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New England's Dark Day, an unusual darkening of the day sky, was observed over the New England states and parts of Canada.

Historical image related to New England's Dark Day, an unusual darkening of the day sky, was observed over the New England states and parts of Canada. from May 19, 1780

New England's Dark Day

1780 darkness in New England and Canada

New England's Dark Day occurred on May 19, 1780, when an unusual darkening of the daytime sky was observed over the New England states and parts of eastern Canada. The primary cause of the event is believed to have been a combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog, and…
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New England

Region in the Northeastern United States

New England is a region consisting of six states in the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is bordered by the state of New York to the west and by the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick to the northeast…
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Canada

Country in North America

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's second-largest country by total area, with the world's longest coastline. Its border with…
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