Solar Eclipse 2024

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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.

In Massachusetts, we will only experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8. More information about the eclipse in Massachusetts can be found here.

Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total or partial solar eclipse.

Safe Solar Glasses and Eclipse Activity Kits can be found, among others, on the Astronomical Society of the Pacific website at https://myasp.astrosociety.org/eclipse-shop

During a partial solar eclipse, 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.

Be sure you're familiar with these safety guidelines for solar viewing at:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/