NASA and Solar Eclipse Information - Pop-Up Library - Solar Eclipse

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, stands as the pinnacle of space exploration and scientific discovery. Established in 1958, NASA's mission encompasses research, exploration, and discovery of the cosmos, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and technological innovation. From groundbreaking missions to the Moon and Mars to exploring distant planets and galaxies, NASA plays a vital role in expanding our understanding of the universe and our place within it.

Regarding solar eclipses, NASA's involvement extends beyond mere observation. The agency actively studies these celestial events to enhance our understanding of the Sun, Earth, and their complex interactions. NASA's solar scientists utilize cutting-edge instruments and spacecraft to observe solar eclipses from various vantage points, gathering invaluable data to advance our understanding of solar phenomena, such as the Sun's corona and solar wind.

Moreover, NASA frequently collaborates with scientists, educators, and the public to promote awareness and understanding of solar eclipses. Through educational initiatives, live broadcasts, and public outreach events, NASA endeavors to engage people of all ages in the wonder and significance of these celestial occurrences. By leveraging its expertise and resources, NASA inspires awe and curiosity about the cosmos while unraveling the mysteries of solar eclipses and the universe.

NASA.gov For more than 50 years, NASA has been breaking barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible. At its 20 centers and facilities across the country – and the only National Laboratory in space – NASA studies Earth, including its climate, our Sun, and our solar system and beyond. We conduct research, testing, and development to advance aeronautics, including electric propulsion and supersonic flight. We develop and fund space technologies that will enable future exploration and benefit life on Earth.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse (More Information) On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. View this link for more detailed information like Maps, live video feeds, and more.

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Watch live with us as a total solar eclipse moves across North America on April 8, 2024, traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and out across Canada’s Atlantic coast. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. From 1 to 4 p.m. EDT (1700 to 2000 UTC) on April 8, we’ll share conversations with experts and provide telescope views of the eclipse from several sites along the eclipse path. Throughout the broadcast, send us your questions in the chat using #askNASA for a chance to have them answered live. WARNING: Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Indirect viewing methods, such as pinhole projectors, can also be used to experience an eclipse.

For more on how to safely view this eclipse: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Safety

Review our eclipse safety guidelines: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Safety

Learn more about the total solar eclipse: https://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024

Track the eclipse path: https://go.nasa.gov/eclipseexplorer

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TELESCOPE FEEDS

Across the Path

Watch a clean telescope feed of a total solar eclipse moving across North America on April 8, 2024. Weather permitting, we will provide live views of the eclipse from several locations across the eclipse path, including showing the partially eclipsed Sun in different wavelengths of light.

These telescope feeds are provided courtesy of our partners and collaborators.

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Sounding Rocket Launches

NASA will launch three sounding rockets for the Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

The launch window for the mission is 2:40 p.m.- 4:05 p.m. EDT. Rockets are scheduled to launch approximately 45 minutes apart. Coverage of the mission will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled launch time.

Last updated on Feb 11, 2025 10:58 AM