On August 21st, a total solar eclipse will travel across the United States from coast to coast — and it’s going to be perhaps the biggest celestial event of the decade. A total solar eclipse, caused by the Moon passing directly between the Sun and the Earth, hasn’t crossed the US like this since 1918. People are flocking to cities along the eclipse’s path, where they’ll be able to see the Moon completely cover up the disc of the Sun. Those in the US who aren’t along the path will still be in for quite a show: every state in the lower 48 will see the majority of the Sun covered up on the 21st.
Here are tips on how to view the eclipse, as well as information about the science, events, and more surrounding this phenomenon.
Sep 27, 2017
Almost 90 percent of American adults watched the eclipse last month
More popular than the election, the Super Bowl, or Snapchat
Sep 3, 2017
A camera store shows off gear wrecked by the solar eclipse
A good reminder to use a filter
Aug 22, 2017
Did you miss yesterday’s total solar eclipse? Here’s your next chance
We’ve got your FOMO covered
Aug 22, 2017
The eclipse pulled 10 percent of Netflix US viewers away from the screen
Nature reclaims some of our attention from the binge box
Aug 21, 2017
How Eclipseville, Kentucky prepared for the eclipse — and ran out of toilet paper
What the eclipse meant for the tiny town of Hopkinsville
Aug 21, 2017
Solar eclipse 2017: what you need to know
On August 21st, the Great American Eclipse will descend upon the United States, casting its shadow from coast to coast for the first time since 1918.
Aug 20, 2017
What time is the eclipse?
Aug 19, 2017
A photographer shows what happens if you try to shoot the eclipse without a filter
Use the proper solar filters
Aug 19, 2017
The eclipse’s effects on animals will be wild
Solar eclipses confuse hippos, and piss pigeons off
Aug 18, 2017
How to use the iNaturalist app to record weird animal behavior during the eclipse
Help scientists find out how the natural world reacts when the Sun goes dark
Aug 17, 2017
Volvo thinks we should watch the solar eclipse from our cars, which is an awful idea
Swedish automaker made a bunch of ‘Moonroof Eclipse Viewers’ for its 2018 XC60 SUVs
Aug 17, 2017
Twitter partners with The Weather Channel to live stream next week’s eclipse
Total eclipse of the fav
Aug 17, 2017
Here’s how to avoid wrecking your car during the eclipse
Be prepared for ‘one of the largest driver distractions in years’
Aug 16, 2017
Five cool science experiments happening during the total solar eclipse
People are using everything from hot air balloons to airplanes
Aug 15, 2017
Why NASA is sending bacteria into the sky on balloons during the eclipse
It has to do with life on Mars
Aug 14, 2017
Eclipse toolkit: everything you’ll need to comfortably watch the eclipse
Many filters involved, of course
Aug 12, 2017
Amazon is issuing refunds to customers who purchased suspect solar eclipse glasses
Make sure the glasses you bought are safe
Aug 11, 2017
An eclipse chaser explains why the rare celestial event shouldn’t be missed
‘It was so moving, almost psychedelic. I just decided I wanted to experience it again’
Aug 10, 2017
Tips for photographing the total solar eclipse
You only have a few minutes to get a shot of totality
Aug 8, 2017
Flight costs are up for cities in the eclipse’s path
One of the reasons people want to visit Lincoln City, Oregon now
Jul 26, 2017
Don't blindly trust companies selling solar eclipse glasses on Amazon
They could be legit, but it’s hard to know for sure
Jun 13, 2017
This tool lets you see what the solar eclipse will look like from your location
It’ll give you the best time to view
Apr 28, 2017
New stamp celebrates upcoming solar eclipse with heat-reactive transformation
The stamp reacts to body heat, revealing a picture of the Moon
