Eclipses

Eclipses
2024 Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipses
On Monday, April 8, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse. NASA is inviting the public to participate with in-person events, opportunities to do NASA science, and multiple ways to watch online. Millions of people along the path of totality […]
Posted March 29, 2024
Glenn Research Center
Eclipses
General
Solar Eclipses
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 about the center’s world-class facilities, capabilities, and work to explore and innovate for the benefit of all.
Posted March 29, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
Citizen Science
Eclipses
Skywatching
Solar Eclipses
Can’t wait to see the Moon block the Sun on April 8? Neither can we. But we have good news – if you want to see an incredible cosmic alignment, you can catch one right now! Exoplanets, asteroids, and other objects regularly pass in front of stars and block their light. Observing these events is […]
Posted March 28, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
Citizen Science
Eclipses
Skywatching
Solar Eclipses
NASA is celebrating the Sun during the Heliophysics Big Year, which extends through the end of 2024. You can get involved to help us learn more about our star and its influence on our planet. With exciting experiments happening during the total solar eclipse that will cross North America on April 8, to widespread investigations […]
Posted March 27, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
Citizen Science
Eclipses
Skywatching
Solar Eclipses
“Citizen” here refers to citizens of Planet Earth. These projects are open to everyone, regardless of country of birth or legal citizenship status. If you are not already familiar with NASA’s citizen science opportunities or specific projects related to the April 8 solar eclipse, we encourage you to read Contribute to NASA Research on Eclipse […]
Posted March 27, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
Eclipses
Goddard Space Flight Center
Heliophysics
Heliophysics Division
Heliophysics Research Program
Ionosphere
Science & Research
Science Mission Directorate
Skywatching
NASA will launch three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet.
Posted March 25, 2024
Solar Eclipses
2024 Solar Eclipse
Eclipses
NASA Headquarters
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 Headquarters in Washington. The briefing will air live on NASA+, NASA Television, and the agency’s website.
Posted March 22, 2024
Science & Research
2017 Solar Eclipse
2024 Solar Eclipse
Eclipses
Heliophysics
Heliophysics Division
Science Mission Directorate
Skywatching
Solar Eclipses
The Sun
A total solar eclipse creates stunning celestial views for people within the path of the Moon’s shadow. This astronomical event is a unique opportunity for scientists to study the Sun and its influence on Earth, but it’s also a perfect opportunity to capture unforgettable images. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a selfie master, try […]
Posted March 21, 2024
2024 Solar Eclipse
Citizen Science
Eclipses
Skywatching
Solar Eclipses
The Sun
Calling all eclipse admirers! The SunSketcher team is looking for one million volunteers to capture photos on their cell phones during the April 8 total solar eclipse. These images will help scientists learn about the size, shape, and inner structure of the Sun. This NASA-funded citizen science project invites anyone who will be within the […]
Posted March 19, 2024
Podcasts
Eclipses
Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA Headquarters
NASA released Tuesday the first episode of a new six-part podcast series for first-time space explorers to learn about the Sun. Ahead of the total solar eclipse in April, NASA’s Sun + Eclipse Series will focus on the sphere full of swirling magnetic fields and explosions of hot gases. New episodes will post every Tuesday […]
Posted March 19, 2024
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