In 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured. Credit: Diane Miller/The Image Bank via Getty images
Happy 2024 eclipse!
Astronomy Magazine’s Dave Eicher and Michael Bakich talked everything eclipse during a live stream April 1, a week before the big day. You can watch it below:
Some of what they covered included:
- The Science and History of Solar Eclipses: The celestial mechanics that make solar eclipses possible
- Viewing Tips & Safety: How to watch the eclipse safely and ensure you get the best possible experience
- Photography and Equipment Advice: Suggestions on how to capture the eclipse with cameras and telescopes
- Interactive Q&A: Questions from Reddit
Here’s a few more resources to learn about the April 8 eclipse:
What should I do if I can’t see the eclipse?
NASA is a great source to watch it live. Here’s the main feed:
Astronomy Magazine editors and reporters will be on the scene from Mexico to Dallas to Indianapolis to take in the eclipse. We’ll update this article live April 8 with their photos plus the best from around the Internet.
The 2024 total eclipse countdown timer ⏱️
The time remaining until the 2024 total eclipse begins in Mexico around 11:07 a.m. Pacific on April 8.
