Witness a celestial spectacle! A total solar eclipse plunges North America into darkness on April 8th. NASA invites you to join the livestream.
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| A total solar eclipse casts a shadow over North America on April 8th. Image: NASA |
Washington, March 29, 2024:
Space nerds and casual skywatchers alike, rejoice! A total solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024, weather permitting of course. This celestial spectacle will cast a shadow across most of the continent, with the lucky viewers along the path of totality – stretching from Texas all the way to Maine – experiencing a complete blackout of the Sun by the Moon.
But fear not, even those outside the path will get a glimpse of the Moon partially obscuring our fiery star.
NASA, ever the party animal (when it comes to space stuff, at least), is throwing a virtual eclipse bash to help you celebrate this astronomical event no matter your location.
Mark your calendars and fire up your internet connection, because starting at 1 PM EDT on April 8th, the space agency will be hosting a three-hour live extravaganza.
Imagine this: you're comfortably settled in your living room (or maybe even venturing outdoors, eclipse glasses firmly in place), and your screen explodes with breathtaking views of the eclipse from across North America.
Expert commentary from NASA's finest space brains will keep you informed and engaged, while astronaut cameos might just send your inner child into a tailspin.
This epic broadcast will be available on NASA+, NASA TV, the agency's website, and even various social media platforms, ensuring everyone gets a front-row seat to the cosmic show.
Speaking of front-row seats, for our Spanish-speaking astronomy enthusiasts, NASA has you covered. A dedicated watch party of the eclipse will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 1:30 PM EDT. No need to worry about missing the celestial magic if your Spanish is on point.
But maybe you're looking for a more contemplative eclipse experience. Ditch the commentary and tune into NASA's telescope feed, starting at 1 PM EDT on their media channel and YouTube.
This uninterrupted view will transport you right to the heart of the action, letting you witness the eclipse unfold in all its glory. The feed will cleverly switch between views from various locations throughout the path of totality, ensuring you get the best possible glimpse (weather permitting, of course).
Still craving more space-based action alongside your eclipse viewing? Look no further than the launch of three sounding rockets planned for the same day as part of NASA's Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path mission.
Witness this fiery trio take to the skies during a dedicated livestream on NASA Wallops' YouTube channel at 2:30 PM EDT.
For the ultimate eclipse nerds (we see you!), NASA's Eclipse Explorer Map is your new best friend. This interactive tool allows you to track the eclipse's path in real-time, like a virtual eclipse conductor.
Search by zip code or city to find out the exact timing of the eclipse in your area, along with up-to-date weather forecasts. Feeling extra curious? The map even offers a corona prediction for locations blessed with the path of totality.
So there you have it, folks! Mark your calendars, dust off those eclipse glasses (safety first!), and get ready to witness a celestial spectacle unfold right above your heads.
With NASA's virtual festivities and interactive tools, this total solar eclipse promises to be an unforgettable astronomical event for all of North America.