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2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Why does the April 8 eclipse path take a stranger path than 2017?

Never look directly at the Sun unless you wear proper eye protection, like this picture of astronauts in Washington DC with eclipse glasses.

Observing, Observing Basics, The Sun

Some of the the science behind why you should never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection

This spectacular photographic sequence around totality shows some of the features you'll see if your sky is clear and you're in the path of totality April 8, 2024. Credit: Ben Cooper.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Final pregame thoughts on Monday’s eclipse, from Astronomy Magazine’s Dave Eicher

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, Upcoming Events

How will birds react to the eclipse? You can help find out

Spanish moss is shown in the shape of a circle with Braille writing above it.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

A genius use of Spanish moss will help visually impaired people experience the eclipse

Eclipse

Astrophotography

How to choose a camera for the eclipse

This artist’s impression video shows how two tiny but very dense neutron stars merge and explode as a kilonova. Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO).

Yes, an exploding star close to Earth would make for a very bad day

NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless free-floating in space as he tested a device outside the International Space Station. Credit: NASA

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Space Exploration

NASA is taking astronaut applications. Here’s how to apply

A page from the Dresden Codex.

Solar eclipse warnings persist, from ancient Maya to today

Science, Solar System

How much would I weigh on other planets?

A screenshot of the Nov. 10 1919 issue of the New York Times. The eclipse news was on page 17. Credit: NY Times

21 most famous eclipses from 3340 B.C. to the modern day

During the 2017 total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of white flares from the surface.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

A hidden part of the Sun will appear during Monday’s total eclipse for those in the right spot