Kelvin Smith Library
Discover all things about the eclipse through NASA and the American Astronomical Association!
First time experiencing totality? Wondering what to expect? NASA's got you covered!
Learn about Shadow Bands, Baily's Beads, the Diamond Ring, and the main event, Totality. During totality you will have the opportunity to see objects in the sky that you would not normally see during the day: Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks.
Did you know that Helium was first discovered to exist in 1868 during a total solar eclipse? Learn about it's discovery and why eclipses are great opportunities for science.
Want to help? Visit the AAS to learn about the exciting Citizen Science projects that are happening during the eclipse-including Citizen CATE 2024, the Eclipse Megamovie, LightSound, and many others!
Keep up-to-date with current weather as well as predictions for the weather on April 8th with the National Weather Service. This links directly for the weather for Cleveland, Ohio-but you can change the location in the search box near the top of the page.
Learn about basic safety tips and alternative viewing methods for the eclipse
Suppliers of Safe Solar Viewers & Filters
Not sure if your viewing equipment is safe to use? The American Astronomical Society has compiled a list of suppliers of solar viewers and filters that you can be confident are safe when used properly. Members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force have researched these companies and have determined that their products meet the safety requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international standard. If you are unfamiliar with the ISO 12312-2, the page also provides a link to its description.
Woodsy Owl's Solar Eclipse Tips
Tips from Woodsy Owl of the USDA Forest Service for viewing the eclipse on public lands.
Preparing for a Solar Eclipse (links directly to a pdf from USDOT).
Safety isn't just about viewing the Sun. This helpful document from the U.S. Department of Transportation gives advice on what to expect while traveling as well as other helpful tips for before and after the eclipse.