From safety best practices to knowing the science of an eclipse, putting together eclipse-themed programming can be a challenge. Thankfully, you’re not alone! There’s a ton of resources from folks like NASA to help guide you. We’ve curated a list of some helpful websites we think are particularly helpful in planning for this event.
Helpful Websites
American Astronomical Society: The Solar Eclipse Experience
American Astronomical Society: Resources
Free Eclipse Glasses for Libraries
Great American Eclipse: Essential Eclipse Resources
NASA: April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse
Resources Connecting Eclipses and Other Fields (Particularly the Humanities)
SCIGames: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
Eclipse Glasses & Handheld Solar Viewers
How to run an eclipse-related activity
NASA: Model a Solar Eclipse Activity
Rochester Museum and Science Center: Activity Resources
Space Science Institute: 2023-2024 Eclipse Activities
Starnet: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
SCIGames: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
Maps
Safety Sites
American Astronomical Society: How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
NASA: Eye Safety During a Solar Eclipse
Helpful Facebook Sites
Information on Science Engagement for Educators and Administrators
- Eclipse Resources from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
- Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More by Dennis Schatz & Andrew Fraknoi (book)
- When The Sun Goes Dark by Andrew Fraknoi and Dennis Schatz (book)
- Eclipse guide for educators (PDF)
- Eclipse guide for administrators (PDF)
- Handouts for family & friends (PDF)
- Eclipse Resources from SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries
- Guide for Libraries and Communities (PDF [note: 34 MB])
- Solar eclipse activities for libraries and other educational settings
- "How to Find an Eclipse Expert" by Andrew Fraknoi (PDF)
- "Selected Eclipse Activities for Educators" by Andrew Fraknoi (PDF)
- "Resources Connecting Eclipses and Other Fields" by Andrew Fraknoi (PDF)