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Planetary Sciences Apr 8, 2024

Solar eclipse chasers from Colorado will seek clues for predicting geomagnetic space storms

When Monday's solar eclipse casts its shadow, Colorado-based scientists will chase it in a jet flying faster than 500 mph and aim a coffin-shaped instrument straight at the sun's corona, taking measurements that eventually ...

Social Sciences Apr 8, 2024

During a solar eclipse, some Indigenous groups believe it's not just your eyes that need protecting

The last time a total solar eclipse cast its shadows across the United States in August 2017, Jenée Chizick-Agüero, the founder and publisher of Motivos magazine, was pregnant with her son.

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science—and celebration.

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation—a total eclipse of the sun—even as forecasters called for clouds.

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.

Astronomy Apr 7, 2024

Eclipse viewing safety: Keeping your & your kid's vision safe

People preparing to watch Monday's total eclipse of the sun need to protect their vision during the event, eye doctors say.

Space Exploration Apr 7, 2024

Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars

Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn.

Space Exploration Apr 7, 2024

What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?

When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors—and even possible effects on humans.

Space Exploration Apr 7, 2024

Eclipse weather forecast: clear skies in the Northeast, clouds in Texas

Clouds are likely to spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other spots along the path in North America, according to forecasts on Saturday,

Planetary Sciences Apr 7, 2024

Citizen science group plans to use the 2024 eclipse for ionospheric discovery

As the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, draws closer, a vibrant community of enthusiastic amateur radio operators, known as "hams," is gearing up for an exciting project with the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation ...

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