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2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Witness solar system dynamics on Monday, April 8!
When the moon cuts in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024, experience a total solar eclipse visible along a narrow swath of shadow from western Mexico to eastern Canada. The rest of North America sees a partial solar eclipse.
Get to the path of totality! Promote eye safety. Enjoy eclipse activities.
Map courtesy of Michael Zeiler, www.GreatAmericanEclipse.com
Video: Eclipse Blitz
Summary of eclipse activities with links and highlights of bizarre phenomena to experience on Eclipse Day. (Turn on closed captions, or CC, on YouTube.)
Nightwise blog posts tagged "solar eclipse".
Eclipse Activities for 2024
Links to dozens of activities that support solar eclipse education. Soften the blow if it's cloudy.
Eclipse Maps
Excellent detailed maps along the eclipse path by Michael Zeiler. Watch the flyover.
Interactive Map
Interactive Google map by Javier Jubier. (Click clock icon in left column for local time.)
Eye Safety
How to view the eclipse safely; from American Astronomical Society.
Plan Your Viewing Location
Preview climatology and weather along the eclipse path to help choose your viewing destination; by Jay Anderson.
Make Solargraphs
Image the sun with a 16-ounce can, duct tape, and black and white photographic paper. Or try a solar eclipse version of a solargraph using SunPrint paper.
Sun Funnel
Make a Sun Funnel to observe a magnified projected view of the sun, sunspots, and eclipse.
Video: Smarter Every Day
Eclipse enthusiasm is paired with Gordon Telepun's recommendations for Eclipse Day. (Get his Solar Eclipse Timer app!). Be prepared for April 8 highlights.