(FOX40.COM) — Some abnormal activity is expected to occur as a rare total solar eclipse spreads above 15 states, Mexico, and Canada on April 8. Video Above: How do things change during an eclipse?
Nature might go silent when the moon covers the sun during the April 8 solar eclipse. That’s because birds, bees, and other animals think it’s nighttime, according to weather.com. Bees may stop buzzing, birds may stop singing their songs, and crickets may stop chirping.
The weather during a total solar eclipse can change rapidly. Wind directions can suddenly change, and temperatures can drop as the moon covers the sun.
According to weather.com, most places see temperature drops of around 5 to 15 degrees, depending on a person’s location. “Eclipse winds” are also produced when the wind changes direction and drops during totality (when the moon completely covers the sun).
The eclipse could also spark thunderstorms. In areas where it isn’t cloudy, temperature drops are known to induce …