As people prepare to thrill at the phenomenon of the eclipse today, Lauren Lusardi, OD, FAAO, an optometrist with Atlantic Health System in New Jersey, breaks down how the event makes us susceptible to eye damage and useful tips on how to protect yourself.
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WashU experts in path of totality (southern Missouri) available for eclipse day interviews
Planetary sciences faculty experts and students from Washington University in St. Louis will view the solar eclipse from a site that will experience 4 minutes of totality, starting at 1:57 p.m. Central time on Monday, April 8, 2024. At the…
How to safely watch the 2024 solar eclipse
The April 8 solar eclipse—a spectacular show in the sky when the moon will pass in front of the sun—is almost here. University of Miami ophthalmologists explain how to view it safely.
Up and away with the Iowa State University high-altitude balloon course
The High Altitude Balloon Experiments in Technology course at Iowa State University conducts balloon launches each semester to gather data at the highest reaches of Earth’s atmosphere.
Ophthalmologist: How to safely watch the April 8 solar eclipse – and why sunglasses won’t cut it
On April 8, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, creating a spectacular celestial event that will also be the last solar eclipse to cross the continental U.S. until 2044. While many will be eager to look…
Duke Expert: Eye Protection Needed for Viewing Total Solar Eclipse
An estimated 31.6 million people live in the path of totality of the solar eclipse expected to pass over North America on April 8. As excitement builds, it’s important to know how to safely view the event (whether you’re in…
Eclipse folk tales show different relationships between people and the sun
In preparation for this year’s eclipse on April 8, an Ohio State expert dug deep into folklore indexes to see what common motifs have been used to explain the phenomenon. A common one: the sun being consumed by a creature.