5 Important Things Christians Should Understand about Solar Eclipses

Whitney Hopler

Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
Updated Mar 20, 2024

The Bible declares in Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” So, let’s get ready to celebrate God’s wonder on display during the upcoming solar eclipse! We can prepare for the eclipse well by learning what happens during a solar eclipse, understanding its historical and biblical significance, uncovering the spiritual meaning of an eclipse, and more. Here’s what to know about the significance of the upcoming solar eclipse and how to watch it well.

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headshot of author Whitney HoplerWhitney Hopler is the author of the Wake Up to Wonder book and the Wake Up to Wonder blog, which help people thrive through experiencing awe. She leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Whitney has served as a writer, editor, and website developer for leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She has also written the young adult novel Dream Factory. Connect with Whitney on X/Twitter and on Facebook

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