March 19th, 2024

Astronauts and Scientists everywhere are getting excited about the total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8th, 2024.  NASA even has a cool online learning game called Snap it, to learn about Eclipses.  

Remember Solar Eclipse safety. Never look directly at the sun, even during an Eclipse.  It's also really cool to look at shadows on the ground, (Under trees, or items that 'filter' the suns light. You can see the crescent shapes on the ground... )   

You can make a pinhole box projector to watch the movement of the eclipse. NASA has some directions here, or you can always do a google search as well. 

If you want to look at a solar eclipse, make sure you have solar viewing or “eclipse” glasses! These glasses are much darker than normal sunglasses. They block most of the Sun’s light. Looking directly at the Sun without eclipse glasses can damage your eyes. Remember to also use special filters over the lenses of cameras, telescopes, or binoculars when looking at the Sun. The only time during a solar eclipse when it’s safe to look at the Sun without eclipse glasses is during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face. Ask an adult for help looking at the Sun.