2017 Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21st, a swath of the U.S. will be cast into darkness as the moon crosses between the Earth and the sun, creating a total solar eclipse, the first in the U.S in 40 years. WKSU and NPR bring you complete coverage of the preparations for the eclipse as well as the eclipse itself.

photo of A map showing the path of the solar eclipse across the U.S. — A map showing the path of the solar eclipse across the U.S.

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Great Lakes Science Center Among NE Ohio Watch-Party Hosts

Kabir Bhatia

Northeast Ohio will be filled with watch parties this afternoon for the solar eclipse, including one in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.From 1 p.m.…
'Blinded By The Light': Your Contributions To Our Solar Eclipse Soundtrack

While watching the total eclipse, folks might want to follow along with some toe-tapping music about the sun, stars and moon. We've got the playlist for the wondrous sky event.

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Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Northeast Ohio

Andrew Meyer

Here's a list of watch parties in Northeast Ohio planned for the solar eclipse on August 21st. If you're aware of one that's not on our list, please share…
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New Director Janet Kavandi Is Logging Firsts At NASA Glenn

Jeff St. Clair

On Monday, the moon will cross in front of the sun and cast a shadow across the length of the U.S., sweeping east from Oregon all the way to the Carolina…
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Viewing The Great American Eclipse

Marcelo Gleiser

There's something deeply moving about watching the sun become progressively covered by the moon — and you have a rare chance to see this in the U.S. on Aug. 21, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.