Experience the Total Solar Eclipse: A Rare Astronomical Event

Get a unique look at this rare astronomical event, the total solar eclipse.

Lucky enough to be along the path of the total solar eclipse on April 8? Ready your specialized eye protection and get an extra special view in Night Sky.

Quick take: Night Sky’s live event has all you need to know to prepare for this historic phenomenon. Find out where the eclipse will be visible, when it changes from a partial to total eclipse, and how to catch the fleeting diamond-ring effect—when the last bit of sunlight glimmers from behind the moon.

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