Eclipses
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Why I’m staying home for the April 8 solar eclipse
By Josh Dinner published
For the last total solar eclipse, in 2017, I drove 4 hours to get to the path of totality. This time, I'm not traveling farther than just down the street.
Will the 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from space?
By Elizabeth Howell published
ISS astronauts and satellites will have a bird's-eye view of the April 8 total solar eclipse, which will thrill skywatchers across North America.
An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses
By Cassandra Runyon, David Hurd published
Over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
'Zeus made night from mid-day:' Terror and wonder in ancient accounts of solar eclipses
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Solar eclipses have inspired awe, wonder and fear for millenia. Here's a historical taste.
Total solar eclipse April 8, 2024: What you'll see if you're outside the path of totality
By Joe Rao last updated
On April 8, 2024, if the weather is fair, you should have no difficulty observing a partial eclipse of the sun from much of North America - even outside the path of totality.
What happens if it's cloudy for the April 8 solar eclipse?
By Joe Rao last updated
Here's why clouds might not be a big issue for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and what you can see if they decide to make an appearance.
Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's where to look
By Joe Rao published
When the total solar eclipse travels across North America on April 8, the skies will darken. Here's what to look for during totality.
Why I'm going to Missouri near the centerline for the solar eclipse on April 8
By Brett Tingley published
Cape Girardeau, Missouri is close to the centerline of the total solar eclipse on April 8, offering eclipse-chasers 4 minutes and 6 seconds of totality.
April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to 'nighttime during the day'
By Jamie Carter published
Total solar eclipses make animals behave in strange ways. To see for yourself, stop by one of these zoos located on the path of totality on April 8, 2024.
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