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Solar Eclipse from Space

May 22, 2012; 6:14 AM ET

While flying at about 240 statute miles above Earth, NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captured the rare solar eclipse as the moon casted its dark shadow across the planet below as it lined up between Earth and the sun. Credit: NASA

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Solar Eclipse from Space
May 22, 2012; 6:14 AM ET
While flying at about 240 statute miles above Earth, NASA Astronaut Don Pettit captured the rare solar eclipse as the moon casted its dark shadow across the planet below as it lined up between Earth and the sun. Credit: NASA
Newly Released Video Captures Tornado Hitting Joplin Hospital
May 22, 2012; 5:24 AM ET
YouTube/Mercy Hospital
"Twister Sisters" Storm Chasers Share Their Best Video From Saturday
May 22, 2012; 5:25 AM ET
The Twister Sisters of SevereStudios.com shot video of tornadoes in Rago, Kan., on Saturday.
Beam Me Up Scotty
May 22, 2012; 6:01 AM ET
A commercial rocket blasted off early Tuesday with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.
Weather History: 1955 Blackwell and Udall Tornadoes
May 22, 2012; 5:00 AM ET
On May 25th, 1955, a deadly tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. Unusual electromagnetic activity was observed during the Blackwell Tornado.
UV Index
May 22, 2012; 5:00 AM ET
Some exposure to sunlight can be enjoyable, however too much can be dangerous. Adrienne Veilleux explains.
Joplin 2011 EF-5 Tornado
May 21, 2012; 8:00 PM ET
Nearly one year later, yet another terrifying video of the Joplin tornado.
Monday Evening Storms
May 21, 2012; 6:58 PM ET
Gusty thunderstorms will wind down over the Southeast later Monday evening, although the threat for severe weather will continue over eastern New Mexico and far western Texas.
Alberto Moving Out to Sea
May 21, 2012; 5:49 PM ET
Tropical Storm Alberto will not impact the Southeastern seaboard directly. Instead movement is out to sea. The system is expected to weaken Monday night into Tuesday.
Is Early Season Alberto a Result of Global Warming?
May 21, 2012; 2:48 PM ET
Tropical Storm Alberto is an early season storm. Is it because of climate change? Where is it headed? Check in with Dr. Joe Sobel and Evan Myers.
Scorching Hot
May 21, 2012; 2:59 PM ET
Fires continue to burn out of control over the Southwest due to abnormally dry conditions and gusty winds.
Soggy Start to the Week in the Northeast
May 21, 2012; 2:00 PM ET
A cold front combined with a non-tropical low will bring a soggy Monday to many across the Northeast.