William Shatner reflects on the ‘magical’ nature of a total eclipse

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NBC News’ Maura Barrett spoke to William Shatner about the eclipse as they wait in the path of totality in Indiana. The “Star Trek” legend reflected on how “magical” a total eclipse has become now that we have a scientific understanding of what occurs.