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NASA/Mallory YatesFrom the ground, in Earth’s atmosphere, and in space, the total solar eclipse was a breathtaking experience for millions of people. The effects of the total solar eclipse on Earth and on us will be remembered by many for years to come.This composite image of multiple exposures shows the progression of a total solar eclipse in Dallas on April 8, 2024.NASA/Keegan BarberWhile the eclipse is a powerful reminder of our place in the universe, it also reminds us of our place in our communities. During the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, people across North America also aligned with families, friends, classes, colleagues, and even strangers as they took in this celestial event in the sky and all around them.By Abbey Interrante and Joy NgNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.ShareDetailsLast UpdatedApr 15, 2024EditorAbbey InterranteRelated Terms2024 Solar EclipseCitizen ScienceDeep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR)EclipsesGoddard Space Flight CenterHeliophysicsHeliophysics DivisionInternational Space Station (ISS)Science Mission DirectorateSkywatchingSolar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)Solar EclipsesThe SunThe Sun & Solar PhysicsWB-57Return to topThe National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.About NASA's MissionJoin UsHomeNews & EventsMultimediaNASA+MissionsHumans in SpaceEarth & ClimateThe Solar SystemThe UniverseScienceAeronauticsTechnologyLearning ResourcesAbout NASANASA en EspañolFollow NASAMore NASA Social AccountsNASA NewslettersSitemapFor MediaPrivacy PolicyFOIANo FEAR ActOffice of the IGBudget & Annual ReportsAgency Financial ReportsContact NASAAccessibilityPage Last Updated:last monthPage Editor:SMD Content EditorsResponsible NASA Official for Science:Dana Bolles
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Learning Resources Teachable Moment The Science of Solar Eclipses and How to Watch With NASA Get ready for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023. Learn about the science behind solar eclipses, how to watch safely, and how to engage students in NASA science. Student Project How to Make a Pinhole Camera Learn how to make your very own pinhole camera to safely see a solar eclipse in action! Lesson Model a Solar Eclipse Students use simple materials to model a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse. Math Problem Eclipsing Enigma: A ‘Pi in the Sky’ Math Challenge In this illustrated math problem, students use pi to figure out how much of the Sun’s disk will be covered by the Moon during an eclipse and whether it’s a total or annular eclipse. Oct. 31 – Dare Mighty PumpkinsEvery Halloween, during an annual contest held at JPL, our engineers join kids and families across the country in the hallowed tradition of pumpkin carving. But these aren't your average jack-o'-lanterns. JPL pumpkins from years past have included a simulated Moon landing, Mars-themed whack-a-mole, and an exploding pumpkin supernova. The event, which takes place during employees' lunch break, gives all-new credence to the Lab's unofficial motto, "Dare Mighty Things." And it's good timing because this Halloween is also JPL's 87th birthday. Whether history or Halloween are your thing, we've got ways to make educational connections – including a DIY project that gets students daring mighty pumpkins, themselves.Learning Resources Collection Halloween Activities for Students Explore student projects and slideshows that put a Halloween twist on STEM. For Kids Halloween Activities and Articles for Kids Explore Halloween activities from NASA's Space Place, including pumpkin stencils, planet masks, an a scary space slideshow. Articles Teachable Moments: JPL History Explore key moments in JPL history and how they connect to what students are learning now. NovemberAll Month – Explore STEM CareersTake part in National Career Development Month in November by exploring STEM opportunities at NASA and JPL. Students can learn more about careers in STEM and hear directly from scientists and engineers working on NASA missions in our Teaching Space video series.
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Credits: Summer Lawrence, Laurie Elliott, and NASA/Rose BrunningFor years, people have reported how animals behave differently during eclipses. Birds may return to their nests, thinking it’s nighttime, or nocturnal animals begin to wake up. A NASA-funded project called Eclipse Soundscapes collected data from participants across the path who recorded the reactions of wildlife before, during, and after this celestial event.Amy Van Artsdalen attaches a device to capture recordings of animal behavior before, during, and after the total solar eclipse. NASA/Joy NgTotal solar eclipses are a great reminder that humans are animals — we, too, feel the strangeness that causes other animals to have unusual behaviors. When experiencing the sudden change to darkness, and the sudden restoration of light, it can feel eerie and special. The world returns to normal around you, but those minutes of totality were anything but.This timelapse video shows the dimming of light during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Dallas. NASA/Rachel LenseOn April 8, millions of people gathered across the path of totality, including at 14 NASA “SunSpot” locations where attendees could speak to NASA experts and engage in educational activities. At many locations, visitors set up blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics as they prepared to watch the Sun turn into a crescent until its bright face completely disappeared.Astronaut Reid Wiseman reacts to a guest dressed as an astronaut at the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, Texas, on Monday, April 8, 2024. Use the arrows to flip through different images from eclipse events across the path.NASA/Aubrey GemignaniGuests visit the “Explore Humans in Space” exhibit during the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, Texas, on Monday, April 8, 2024. NASA/Aubrey GemignaniGuests work on art projects during the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, Texas, on Monday, April 8, 2024.NASA/Aubrey GemignaniGuests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas.
Sketch the Shape of the Sun for Science During the Solar Eclipse - NASA Science
Scientists suspect the shape of the Sun changes slightly as it goes through 11-year cycles of fluctuating solar activity. The Sun is a rotating ball of gas and plasma with complicated internal flows of material, energy, and magnetic fields beneath the surface that vary over that cycle and impact its overall shape.“All of these flows connect to the surface somehow, and so the shape of the surface is determined by the details of the flows,” Emslie says. “If we can understand the subsurface flows, we can better understand the Sun’s internal structure.”The Sun’s shape also determines its gravitational field, which affects the motions of the planets, so measuring the Sun’s precise shape will help scientists test theories of gravity.This map shows the path of totality and partial contours crossing the U.S. for the 2024 total solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024.NASA/Scientific Visualization Studio/Michala Garrison; Eclipse Calculations By Ernie Wright, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterParticipants in the SunSketcher project can be located anywhere in the eclipse’s path of totality in the U.S., which stretches from Texas to Maine, on April 8. Emslie says the more people involved, the more worthwhile the project will be. “Literally, we're looking for a million people to play.”For more info on SunSketcher, visit: https://sunsketcher.org/How to Become a SunSketcher and Be a Part of History This animated tutorial from the SunSketcher team explains how volunteers can capture images during the total solar eclipse using a free cell phone app to help learn about the size, shape, and inner structure of the Sun. Animation credit: SunSketcher/Tabby ClineBefore the EclipseDownload the free app from your phone’s app store (available on iOS and Android).Initiate the app around five minutes before totality.
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This image of a total solar eclipse was captured on Aug. 21, 2017 from Madras, Oregon. Image credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani | › Full image and caption An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are properly aligned, but the Moon is farther away in its orbit, so it does not completely cover the Sun's disk from our perspective. Annular eclipses are notable for the "ring of fire," a thin ring of the Sun’s disk that's still visible around the Moon during annularity. The name annular eclipse comes from the world of mathematics, where a ring shape is known as an annulus. On Jan. 4, 2017, the Hinode satellite captured these breathtaking images of an annular solar eclipse. Image credit: Hinode/XRT | › Full image and caption Partial eclipses can happen for two reasons. First, viewers outside the path of totality during a total solar eclipse – or the path of annularity during an annular eclipse – will see only part of the Sun’s surface covered by the Moon. The other time a partial eclipse can occur is when the Moon is nearly above or below Earth in its orbit so only part of the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth. In this case, only part of the Sun’s surface will appear covered by the Moon. The Sun appears partially eclipsed in this series of photos taken from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 21, 2017. Image credit: NASA/Noah Moran | › Full image and caption How to Watch the Upcoming Solar Eclipse First, an important safety note: Do not look directly at the Sun or view any part of the partial solar eclipse without certified eclipse glasses or a solar filter. Read more below about when you can safely view the total solar eclipse without eclipse glasses or a solar filter. Visit the NASA Eclipse website for more information on safe eclipse viewing. When following proper safety guidelines, witnessing an eclipse is an unparalleled experience. Many “eclipse chasers” have been known to travel the world to see solar eclipses. Here's what to expect on April 8, 2024: The start time and visibility of the eclipse will depend on your location.
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No personally identifiable or private information will be collected.Once an internet connection is established, the images will be automatically uploaded to a central server and a screen will appear with a thank-you message.By Rose BrunningCommunications Lead, NASA Heliophysics Digital Resource Library (HDRL)ShareDetailsLast UpdatedMar 21, 2024EditorAbbey InterranteRelated Terms2024 Solar EclipseCitizen ScienceEclipsesSkywatchingSolar EclipsesThe SunExplore More2 min readAurorasaurus Roars During Historic Solar StormThe largest geomagnetic storm in 21 years lit up the sky last weekend, and NASA’s volunteers were ready. Between May 10th and 12th 2024, NASA’s Aurorasaurus project received an unprecedented number of reports from around the world. It also helped eager aurora chasers get a better view.Article5 days ago 5 min readHow NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in DecadesArticle1 week ago 19 min readThe Next Full Moon is the Flower, Corn, or Corn Planting MoonArticle1 week ago Return to topThe National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.About NASA's MissionJoin UsHomeNews & EventsMultimediaNASA+MissionsHumans in SpaceEarth & ClimateThe Solar SystemThe UniverseScienceAeronauticsTechnologyLearning ResourcesAbout NASANASA en EspañolFollow NASAMore NASA Social AccountsNASA NewslettersSitemapFor MediaPrivacy PolicyFOIANo FEAR ActOffice of the IGBudget & Annual ReportsAgency Financial ReportsContact NASAAccessibilityPage Last Updated:2 months agoPage Editor:SMD Content EditorsResponsible NASA Official for Science:Dana Bolles
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