Space.com Duped by Fake Solar Eclipse Prediction in April Fools’ Day Prank
• April Fools' joke about a 2024 solar eclipse path and date being miscalculated • Fake press release cites made up "NO-MA'AM" organization and incorrect model • Predicting eclipses uses precise science and math that is very accurate • Upcoming eclipse has potential for cloudy viewing conditions along path of totality • Space.com writer Stefanie Waldek contributes astronomy and spaceflight articles