Enjoying the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse

Last Modified: Monday, June 3, 2024 8:17 am

As the April 8th solar eclipse approaches we wanted to share some resources and ideas!

Check out these great resources on solar eclipses:

• Best Place to View the Solar Eclipse
• Totality: The Great North American Eclipse of 2024 (Book)
• Eclipse Soundscapes Project – Cool citizen science project
• Liberty Science Center’s The Great Eclipse event
• Learn How a Solar Eclipse Occurs When the Moon Moves Between Earth and the Sun (Video)
• Best moments of the Eclipse in 360° (Video)
• Physics & Astronomy Databases

Fun Ideas

• Join the Physics & Astronomy Department on the Montclair Campus outside of the CELS Building for a viewing of the eclipse. The eclipse will begin at 2:10pm, peak at 3:25pm and end at 4:36pm. Please note that this event will be cancelled if the weather is poor (i.e., heavy rain or cloud cover that obscures the Sun).
• Throw a Eclipse-Watching Party: Invite friends and family for a solar celebration complete with eclipse-themed snacks and music.
• Dress the Part: Dress up in celestial-themed attire, from sun and moon costumes to galaxy-printed outfits, to add a fun twist to your eclipse viewing ensemble.
• Create Eclipse Crafts: Get crafty with eclipse-themed crafts like making sun and moon-shaped cookies, designing eclipse-themed jewelry, or crafting paper eclipse models.
• Read Twilight: Eclipse, available at University Libraries.

Enjoy the eclipse safely and responsibly by following these safety tips provided by NASA.

Photo credit to Jongsun Lee on Unsplash.