Here’s everything you need to know about the solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse is coming across North America on April 8, 2024. If you haven’t decided whether you want to see it, I highly recommend you do! It’s a very cool experience. Thumbnail image credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Celestron binoculars: Celestron eclipse glasses: NASA coverage of the eclipse: Eclipse maps: 💫 FIND ME Ad Astra Newsletter ➔ Instagram/Threads ➔ TikTok ➔ @swapna_krishna Twitter ➔ Mastodon ➔ @skrishna Bluesky ➔ ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Why does this eclipse matter? 01:41 - How to see the eclipse eclipse maps 02:58 - What will I be able to see? 03:38 - Eye protection is so important 04:50 - What if I’m not in the path of totality? 05:38 - The science behind eclipses 07:24 - The unique cosmic coincidence that makes total eclipses possible on Earth 🛰️ SUBSCRIBE For more space and STEM videos, subscribe to Ad Astra: @adastraspace