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The Totality Experience: S&T’s Eclipse Stories

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:35am

With Sky & Telescope’s editors and writers scattered across the eclipse path, we have dozens of stories to share. Here are a few.

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What to Look For & When During a Total Solar Eclipse

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 8:30am

Look for these astronomical and Earthbound phenomena during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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11 Things to Take With You the Day of the Solar Eclipse

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 11:00am

You might have your eclipse-viewing plans all worked out, but have you thought about all the other things you might need?

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This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 5 – 14

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 5:07am

Venus and Jupiter may shine through the blue sky during the April 8th solar eclipse even if the eclipse for you is only deep partial. After dark, Orion walks down in the southwest.

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Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Online

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 8:00am

Watch the total solar eclipse — alongside interviews with scientists and astronauts — with these livestreams.

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