NASA has announced plans to broadcast the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8.
NASA is heavily involved in this event, with a roster of in-person events it’s supporting and lots of science experiments anyone can take part in. Although it has nothing to do with eclipse glasses, it’s activiely promoting how to safely watch the eclipse.
NASA’s Total Solar Eclipse Broadcasts
The agency will host live coverage of the eclipse from at 1:00-4:00 p.m. EDT (1700 to 2000 UTC) on April 8, including live views of the eclipse from watch parties across the country and even from its NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Ohio, which happens to be inside the path of totality.
Expect special appearances by NASA experts and, inevitably, from astronauts aboard the space station—who will not experinece the total solar eclipse—and an inside look at NASA’s eclipse science experiments.
NASA’s broadcast will last three hours and will feature live locations from across the nation:
- Dallas and Kerrville, Texas
- Russellville, Arkansas
- Carbondale, Illinois (NASA’s Glenn Research Center)
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Niagara Falls, New York
- Houlton, Maine
NASA’s Telescope-Only Total Solar Eclipse Broadcasts
You’ll also be able to access a no-commentary, telescope-only feed of the eclipse on NASA Television’s media channel and YouTube channel, from
- Mazatlán, Mexico: NASA Solar System Exploration Research Institute Team
- Torreón, Mexico: Exploratorium
- Kerrville, Texas: Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- Junction, Texas: Exploratorium
- Dallas, Texas: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Russellville, Arkansas: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
- Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University
- Indianapolis, Indiana: Ball State University/Brown Planetarium
- Cleveland, Ohio: NASA Glenn Research Center
- Niagara Falls, New York: Potomac Animal Wellness Services
- Tupper Lake, New York: Adirondack Sky Center
- Houlton, Maine: NASA Langley Research Center
For the very latest on the total solar eclipse—including travel and lodging options—check my main feed for new articles each day.
Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
