#15 Total Eclipse of the Sun

Whether you plan to travel into the path of totality or watch from home, this is a must-listen episode to get ready for this unforgettable celestial event. Mark your calendars for April 8th, 2024 On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of North America for the first time since 2017. This striking astronomical event occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, fully blocking the sun's light and plunging areas into darkness during the day. What is an eclipse: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/eclipses/en/ An Eclipse Never Comes Alone! A solar eclipse always occurs about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. Usually, there are two eclipses in a row, but other times, there are three during the same eclipse season. All eclipses 1900 — 2199 This is the second eclipse this season. First eclipse this season: September 18, 2024 — Partial Lunar Eclipse Third eclipse this season: October 17, 2024 — Almost Lunar Eclipse https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-october-2 https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/ Safety: https://c.tadst.com/gfx/pdf/eclipse-eye-protection.pdf Impact on Humans: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-misconceptions Impact on the atmosphere: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/2370/the-impact-of-solar-eclipses-on- the-structure-and-dynamics-of-earths-upper- atmosphere/#:~:text=Solar%20eclipses%20can%20have%20a,Earth's%20atmosphere%20during%20the %20eclipse. Impact on Animals and Plants: https://www.rainbowsymphony.com/blogs/blog/what-are-the-effects- of-a-solar-eclipse-on-plants-animals More information: https://eclipse.aas.org/eclipse-america/eclipse-experience