Why This Will Go Viral:
On social media, thousands are *sharing and questioning rumors* about a total solar eclipse happening today that would cause six minutes of darkness worldwide. The rumor became so widespread that even mainstream news and NASA stepped in to clarify.
– Such viral topics—mixing science, social media hysteria, and official fact-checking—tend to attract both curious readers and fact-seekers.
Woke up today to a flurry of WhatsApp forwards and Twitter memes about a total solar eclipse that would plunge the earth into darkness for six minutes? You’re not alone. Here’s what really happened (or didn’t)…
What Was the Claim?
Sum up the rumor about a solar eclipse on August 2, 2025. Show screenshots of trending posts if possible.
Official Fact Check
Quote NASA and major news outlets:
>“NASA has confirmed that no solar eclipse is scheduled for August 2, 2025. The actual date is August 2, 2027.”
What Can We Learn?
Discuss media literacy: How to spot fake news, check official astronomical calendars, and why rumors like this spread.
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