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April 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024,
a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States,
and Canada.
A lesson with
A lesson with
Ms. Oppelt
Ms. Oppelt
Thanks for visiting my page! We have a very exciting celestial event coming up next week. A total solar eclipse! I will tell you all about it in my video, but then I invite you to explore my page to learn more!
What is a TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE?
What is a TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE?
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 early in the morning right before the sun rises or at night before the sun sets. You might even see stars!
The U.S. hasn't experienced a total solar eclipse since Aug. 21, 2017, so that makes this extra exciting!
How can I see it?
How can I see it?
It is NOT SAFE to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing!!!
Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun!
Important: Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device. PARENTS--Always supervise children using solar viewers.
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/
What if I don't have special eclipse glasses???
What if I don't have special eclipse glasses???
Pinhole Projector!
Pinhole Projector!
Want to see an eclipse without wearing solar glasses?
Make a simple pinhole projector with an index card.
Box Pinhole Projector!
Box Pinhole Projector!
Want to see an eclipse without wearing solar glasses?
Try this easy trick to make a pinhole projector with a box.
When can I see it?
When can I see it?
Its path of totality will cross the United States from approximately 2:27 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. Eastern.
Video 1
Video 1
Learn about the solar eclipse!
Video 2
Video 2
Learn why solar eclipses occur and how you can look at a solar eclipse safely!
Video 3
Video 3
Take a trip to a planetarium to learn more about the sun, the moon, and the Earth. Learn about different kinds of eclipses and how they happen!
Play a Game!
Play a Game!
From NASA Space Place: "The Snap It! game – designed for kids ages 7 and up – lets players help out the Traveler, an enthusiastic character who loves to explore the universe. The Traveler has previously learned about black holes (https://plus.nasa.gov/series/the-trav...) and is now visiting Earth to learn about eclipses...The game can be played on any computer using an internet browser."
Play Snap it! - go.nasa.gov/SnapIt
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