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Why low-level clouds vanish during a solar eclipse
By Katherine Kornei, Eos.org published
Cumulus clouds rapidly dissipate as the land surface cools. This isn't just good news for eclipse chasers on April 8, but also has implications for sun-obscuring geoengineering efforts.
How to make a solar eclipse viewer to safely watch the total solar eclipse on April 8
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Don't have a pair of eclipse glasses to view the April 8 total solar eclipse? No sweat; you can make a safe and simple DIY eclipse viewer with a box, some tinfoil, and a few household craft supplies.
Spring equinox 2024: 'Equal night' brings the first full day of spring to the Northern Hemisphere
By Brandon Specktor last updated
The Spring equinox (March 19, 2024) signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and a rare moment of "equal night" across the world.
Places with the best weather to watch the April 8 solar eclipse (and what happens if it's cloudy where you are)
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer an incredible view of the fully obscured sun — but some places along the path of totality may see cloudy weather. Here's how to plan for the best view possible.
How often do solar eclipses occur?
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America for the second time in less than seven years. That's not typical; here’s how often solar eclipses occur, and when the next total solar eclipse will be visible.
Mercury slammed by gargantuan eruption from the sun's hidden far side, possibly triggering 'X-ray auroras'
By Harry Baker published
A gigantic plasma eruption from the sun's hidden far side recently launched a sizable coronal mass ejection that slammed into Mercury, potentially triggering invisible X-ray auroras around the planet's rocky surface.
Hiroshima fallout may offer a glimpse of the early solar system
By Nathaniel Scharping, Eos.org published
Bits of glass called Hiroshimaites may have formed by processes similar to those that formed the sun and the planets.
Widespread solar storm struck spacecraft near the sun, Earth and Mars in quick succession
By Meredith Garofalo published
In 2021, a solar storm was recorded by multiple different spacecraft and the results tell quite the story.
Will animals freak out during the April 8 total solar eclipse?
By Tia Ghose last updated
Humans aren't the only ones who get spooked during a solar eclipse; animals may change their behavior too, research shows. Here's what to expect on April 8, 2024.
April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to 'nighttime during the day'
By Jamie Carter published
Total solar eclipses make animals behave in strange ways. To see for yourself, stop by one of these zoos located on the path of totality on April 8, 2024.
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