Eclipse Safety and Viewing Information

NASA astronauts introduce a video tutorial on the upcoming total eclipse, explaining what an eclipse is, where it will be visible, how to safely view it, and when it will occur. The video provides detailed information on the path of the eclipse across North America, safety precautions for viewing, and the timing of the event, including NASA's live coverage.

Who are the astronauts featured in the video?

• Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Sultan Alneyadi

• Chris Hadfield, Peggy Whitson, Scott Kelly, Sultan Alneyadi

• Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Alan Shepard, Sultan Alneyadi

• Stephen Bowen, Woody Hoburg, Frank Rubio, Sultan Alneyadi

What happens during a total eclipse?

• The Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon

• The Moon and the Sun align but do not block each other

• The Sun moves between the Earth and the Moon

• The Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth and blocks the Sun's light

What can you expect if you are in the path of totality?

• A slight dimming of the sky

• Complete darkness and a spectacular view

• No change in the sky

• A brightening of the sky

Where will the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse be visible?

• From North America, starting from Mexico to Maine and a bit of Canada

• Only in Maine

• Only in Mexico

• Only in Canada

When is it safe to look at the total eclipse without eye protection?

• Never

• At any time with sunglasses

• Only during the brief period of totality

• During the entire eclipse

What should you check for on eclipse glasses to ensure they are safe?

• A label indicating they are ISO certified

• A label indicating they are UV protected

• A label indicating they are polarized

• A label indicating they are scratch-resistant

What can you use if you don't have eclipse glasses?

• A pinhole projector or any holey object to cast a shadow

• Regular sunglasses

• A mirror

• A magnifying glass

What must you place on a telescope, binoculars, or camera to view the Sun safely?

• A polarizing filter

• A UV filter

• A safe solar filter

• A neutral density filter

When will NASA's live coverage of the eclipse be available?

• April 8th from 1-4 p.m. EDT

• April 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT

• April 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT

• April 9th from 1-4 p.m. EDT

Where can you find more information about the eclipse?

• go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024

• nasa.gov/eclipse

• eclipse2024.org

• nasa.gov/solareclipse