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Watch the Total Solar Eclipse
When:
Monday, April 8Where:
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On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
You can use the interactive map below to learn more about the visibility in your viewing location, including timing and coverage. A list of some of the cities and start times along the path of totality is available on the NASA Science website.
Explore when and where to view the eclipse with this interactive map from NASA. Enter your zip code to see what will be visible in your viewing location and when to watch. Credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
You can also follow along with NASA's live broadcast on April 8 to hear expert commentary and see views from telescopes and gatherings along the path of totality.
Join NASA as a total solar eclipse moves across North America on April 8. Tune in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT (1 to 4 p.m. EDT) for live views from across the path, expert commentary, live demos, and more. | Watch on YouTube
Learn more about solar eclipses, plus how to engage students in NASA science in our Teachable Moments series linked below. The article will be updated with information about where and when to watch the April 8 solar eclipse after the October 14 annular eclipse has ended.
Education Resources
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Student ProjectHow to Make a Pinhole Camera
Learn how to make your very own pinhole camera to safely see a solar eclipse in action from anywhere the eclipse is visible, partial or full!
Subject Science
Grades K-12
Time < 30 mins
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LessonMoon Phases
Students learn about the phases of the Moon by acting them out. In 30 minutes, they will act out one complete, 30-day, Moon cycle.
Subject Science
Grades 1-6
Time 30-60 mins
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Math ProblemModel a Solar Eclipse
Students use simple materials to model a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse.
Subject Science
Grades 1-8
Time 30-60 mins
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LessonMeasuring Solar Energy During an Eclipse
Students use mobile devices to measure the impact a solar eclipse has on the energy received at Earth’s surface.
Subject Math
Grades 4-7
Time 1-2 hrs
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LessonModeling the Earth-Moon System
Students learn about scale models and distance by creating a classroom-size Earth-Moon system.
Subject Science
Grades 6-8
Time 30-60 mins
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Math ProblemEpic Eclipse
Students use the mathematical constant pi to approximate the area of land covered by the Moon’s shadow during the eclipse.
Subject Math
Grades 6-12
Time < 30 mins
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Math ProblemEclipsing Enigma
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.
Subject Math
Grades 7-12
Time < 30 mins
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Mobile AppNASA GLOBE Observer App
Students can become citizen scientists and collect data for NASA’s GLOBE Program using this app available for iOS and Android devices.