Resources
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 we think are particularly helpful.
To start, find out when the eclipse is passing through your town.
General
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
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
UT Dallas: Ari the Armadillo Astronomer’s Solar Eclipse Safety Comic
Maps
Safety
American Astronomical Society: How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely