Suddenly, the birds stop singing. The temperature plummets. The afternoon sun gives way to dusk, revealing the stars, planets, and creatures that only come alive at night. Is it the apocalypse? The wrath of God?! Well, we used to think so. Now we know we’re just witnessing an astounding astrological coincidence best known as a Total Solar Eclipse!

Solar eclipses are harmless astrological events that have evoked awe, fear, and major changes to world history. They have baffled scholars, terrified laypeople, and instantly ended war. Today, we know much more about eclipses and can appreciate them for the stunning experiences that they elicit here on Earth. Mark your calendars, because a Total Solar Eclipse will be making its way across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024!

Join us this week as Emily discusses what causes lunar and solar eclipses, what makes the upcoming solar eclipse so special, the history and lore of eclipses, and how to safely witness this natural wonder, retinas unfried.