Resources to Help Families Learn About Solar Eclipses and View Them Safely
A solar eclipse will be visible in Virginia on Monday, April 8, 2024. You can expect a partial eclipse of 80-90% between 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Read All About It
- National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Information Sheets (PDF)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Video Resources
What is an eclipse? Learn more about how solar eclipses happen, the four types of eclipses, and how to view the sun safely if you're within the path of totality.
Engaging Activities
The only time it is safe to look at an eclipse is when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face. Create eclipse viewers to view an eclipse:
- Eye Safety During a Solar Eclipse (NASA)
- How to make a solar eclipse viewer: Step-by-step photo guide (Space.com)
- Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer (National Geographic)
- Model a Solar Eclipse (NASA)