Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse is on Monday, and we hear from a teacher from New York who traveled 600 miles to witness his first one fifty years ago.

Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.

Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.

Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.

Total solar eclipse chasers say that seeing the moon block out the sun, revealing the corona, is a life-changing experience. Kids, on the other hand, remember eating moon pies.

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

This year, a slice of North America is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. It's a big deal, because the next one won't be coming around for two decades.

This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your ZIP code.

How do you watch a solar eclipse with kids, keep them safe and explain what’s going on up there?

On April 8, scientists are gathering measurements of gravity waves during this rare event that they hope will help with weather modeling.

Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.

Tell NPR where you plan to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.