But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

What is a solar eclipse?

Mar 22, 2024

Discover the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse in North America, where the moon will block the sun's light. Learn about totality, partial eclipses, and how to safely watch it. Hear from experts like solar physicist Martina Arndt and planetarium director Mark Breen.

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Thomas A. Hockey

Martina Arndt

Mark Breen

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During a solar eclipse, the moon aligns between the earth and the sun, creating a shadow on earth.

The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024, will be visible across North America, offering viewers the experience of totality or partial eclipse.

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Understanding Solar Eclipses

During a solar eclipse, the moon aligns between the earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light and creating a shadow on earth. The total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024, known as the Great American Eclipse, will be visible across North America, offering viewers the experience of totality or partial eclipse. Astrophysicists like Martina Arnt study and explain how celestial bodies like stars block each other's light in eclipses.

Introduction

3min

The Fascination of Solar Eclipses

14min

Exploring the Science and Significance of Solar Eclipses

5min

Interpreting Solar Eclipses Through History

4min

The Fascination of Total Solar Eclipses and the Wonders of Nature

4min

A solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024. The moon will line up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light and casting a shadow that will pass over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. People in the path of totality will experience a few minutes of darkness during the day as the moon perfectly covers the sun. Those not in the path of totality in those countries will still experience a partial solar eclipse. In this episode, we’re answering questions about the eclipse and talking about how to keep your eyes safe if you’re watching it! We speak with Bridgewater State University solar physicist Martina Arndt, Fairbanks Museum planetarium director Mark Breen and Thomas A. Hockey, author of America’s First Eclipse Chasers.

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

What is a solar eclipse?

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Solar Eclipses

Path and Rarity of Solar Eclipses

Safety and Viewing Tips

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