solar eclipse – n. an occasion when the sun looks like it is completely or partially covered with a dark circle because the moon is between the sun and the Earth

path of totality – n. during a solar eclipse, this is a small area where the sun is completely blocked by the moon.

omen – n. a warning of something bad that will happen in the future

phenomenon – n. something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that often is difficult to explain

animation – n. a way of making a movie by using a series of images that are somewhat different from one another and that when seen quickly, one after another, create the appearance of movement

convince – v. to persuade; to cause (someone) to agree to do something

coincide – v. to happen at the same time as something else