Immerse yourself in the eclipse experience.

Eclipse Doubleheader

There’s an eclipse doubleheader coming your way!

People in North America will soon have an amazing opportunity to view two very different solar eclipses within six months of each other.

Annular Solar Eclipse: October 14, 2023

On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow path from Oregon to Texas, through Central America to Brazil. Find out how to see this annular eclipse at its fullest and witness the incredible ring of fire.

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Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible along a thin line arcing through Mexico to Texas to Maine. Find out where to be for this total solar eclipse and what to do for the experience of a lifetime.

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total solar eclipse and 2024 map of totality

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Watch Our Livestreams

Dive into the eclipse with the Exploratorium’s live telescope feeds and educational programming.

Solar Eclipse App

Download our free app and watch eclipse livestreams and more right from your Android or iOS device.

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The Exploratorium’s Eclipse Expeditions

Since 1998, the Exploratorium and NASA have worked together to send expeditions to sites around the world to broadcast stunning images of eclipses.

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Choose your eclipse adventure.

Find out how to view the upcoming eclipses wherever you are.

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Discover the Science of Eclipses

Learn more about these amazing phenomena in all their forms.

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Eclipses Elicit Emotions

What do you feel as the light drops away? Is an eclipse frightening? Beautiful? Or both at once?

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Explore Life with Our Sun

The relationship between the Sun and us ignites wonder—and moves science forward.

Experiencing a Total Solar Eclipse

Our livestream hosts and guests guide you through the anticipation, awe, and wonder of the 2017 total solar eclipse.

Experiencing a Total Solar Eclipse

The Exploratorium and NASA have teamed up to bring you live eclipse coverage for over 20 years.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Grant No. NNX16AB96A issued through the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).