On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will take place, and the path of totality will travel directly over Central Texas. Skies will darken completely in the middle of the day within the path of totality when the sun is blocked by the…
On Monday, April 8, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse — a rare astronomical event where the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, blocking out the sun’s light almost…
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Solar Eclipse Resources
Visitors at Saturday “SUN” Day look through solar eclipse glasses.
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In advance of the release of new book, Syzygies—Capturing the Hiding Sun, Mr. Sturm is making available a free how-to excerpt on photographing the event.
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The event of the decade is set to occur next week—a total solar eclipse is ready to travel across America from Texas to Maine. In order to view this special event, climate conditions all need to be in alignment. In honor of Earth Month,…
As the Moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture the perfect shot, others will…
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HOULTON, Maine – Phil and Judith Clucas live in Crick, a small English village between Rugby and Northampton in Britain’s Midlands. Their church is a short distance away in Houlton, England.And on April 6, they will be arriving in…
At Total Eclipse Fest 2024, a celestial celebration from April 6-8 at Great Lakes Science Center in downtown Cleveland, NASA’s Glenn Research Center will debut a set of six special edition postcards featuring retro artwork and fun facts…
The Great North American Eclipse is happening on April 8. This is the last total solar eclipse visible in the Lower 48 states until 2044, and the path of totality is traveling smack-dab across 13 U.S. states. Viewing a total solar…
As the total solar eclipse on April 8 draws near, the U.S. National Science Foundation will be celebrating this celestial occasion — which won't be visible from North America again until 2044 — by sponsoring educational activities and…
Thanks to a partnership between the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and The University of Texas at Austin, Austin residents in all 10 City Council districts will have the chance to experience up-close solar viewings during the…
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Sushant Mahajan presents about uncovering the enigmatic and awe-inspiring secrets of the sun through the lens of solar astrophysics.…
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Sushant Mahajan presents about uncovering the enigmatic and awe-inspiring secrets of the sun through the lens of solar astrophysics.…
Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the United States.
In ancient times, eclipse-viewers thought they were watching the Sun be eaten by…
Americans from Maine to Texas are set for a rare treat on April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S.
In ancient times, eclipse-viewers thought they were watching the Sun be…
CLEVELAND (AP) — Seventh-grade student Henry Cohen bounced side to side in time to the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” playing in teacher Nancy Morris’ classroom, swinging his arms open and closed across the planets…
NASA’s WB-57 research jets will be used to study the eclipseAmir Caspi
Across North America, solar scientists will be studying April’s total solar eclipse to view the strangest part of the sun: the corona.
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Growing up in Valliant, Oklahoma, a town of fewer than 1,000 people, Mykal Jordan always thought she’d have to travel to see the wonders of the world.
Turns out, the wonder — and people from across the world — are…
If you are one of the millions planning to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, there is a good chance that you will take pictures of your experience.
And, like many before you, afterwards you may find that those pictures…
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You need some basic equipment to view the eclipse safelyLiang Sen / Imago / Alamy
If you are planning to watch the solar eclipse on 8 April this year – whether you are in the path of totality or not – you will need…
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient.
Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun…
If you plan to watch the total eclipse on April 8 from your favorite state park or ATV trail, you may want to check first.
Maine’s state park campgrounds are closed in April. Baxter State Park will be closed to camping around…
Millions of people across North America will experience a rare celestial sight on Monday, April 8: a total solar eclipse. NASA, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration will host a media briefing with other government agencies…
Millions of people across North America will experience a rare celestial sight on Monday, April 8: a total solar eclipse. NASA will host a media briefing with other government agencies at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 26, at NASA…
If you haven’t already booked your travel to see the solar eclipse on April 8, it could be too late to get decent reservations for flights, hotels, and rental cars — or it could cost an exorbitant amount.
The total solar eclipse will…
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THIS captivating shot, showing the sun and full moon perfectly aligned over the Valley of the Gods in Utah last October, amps up anticipation for next month’s total solar eclipse in…
Eclipse photography requires a bit of practiceSebastian Kennerknecht/ Minden Pictures / Alamy
Some people spend years planning a trip to see a total solar eclipse, yet the moment itself only lasts a few minutes at…
Eclipse photography requires a bit of practiceSebastian Kennerknecht/ Minden Pictures / Alamy
Some people spend years planning a trip to see a total solar eclipse, yet the moment itself only lasts a few minutes at…
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with agency partners will serve as a major source of information, educational activities and experiences on and around the total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. The…
Roughly every 71 years, the bright periodic comet 12P/Pons-Brooks passes by the sun and Earth. At its brightest, it can be seen with the naked eye in fairly…
The weather along the swath of eclipse totality from Mexico to Maine is a big unknown. What is known is the moon will pass across the sun on April 8 right on schedule even if it’s raining, snowing or cloudy.
For this eclipse,…
We are still trying to understand how animals respond to a solar eclipseŞ. Uğur OKÇu/1001slide/iStockphoto/Getty Images
A total solar eclipse is impossible not to notice – the disc of the sun is completely covered by…
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is projected to draw 40,000 visitors to rural Aroostook County and as of Friday, most Houlton area motels are booked for the April 5 to 8 weekend.
Still, there are some lodging options the farther…
NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of Communications invited media to an Eclipse Preview at Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC), home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, on Feb. 13. During the event, news outlets previewed the Science…
Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Clouds are ever changing and give you clues and information on what is happening in the atmosphere. Clouds can tell…
Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Clouds are ever changing and give you clues and information on what is happening in the atmosphere. Clouds can tell…
Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Clouds are ever changing and give you clues and information…
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring visible around the Moon’s…
Eye and Skin Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse
It is always harmful to your eyes to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection, with the exception of the few minutes during totality. Normal sunglasses DO NOT…
Time of Totality
Findlay, OH will experience totality between 3:10-3:14 PM EDT.
Cleveland, OH will experience totality between 3:13-3:17 PM EDT.
Erie, PA will experience totality between 3:16-3:20 PM EDT.
(For additional path of…
Overview
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024 for much of central Indiana. Information for this area can be found in the tabs below. For information for all of Indiana, please visit the Indiana Eclipse Info page.
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Overview
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024 for much of central Indiana. Information for this area can be found in the tabs below. For information for all of Indiana, please visit the Indiana Eclipse Info page.
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Overview
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024 for much of central Indiana. Information for this area can be found in the tabs below. For information for all of Indiana, please visit the Indiana Eclipse Info page.
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