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NASA Urges U.S. Public To Watch Aug. 12’s Total Solar Eclipse
Forbes • • science
Key Points:
- NASA is promoting the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with a new video highlighting the emotional and life-changing experience of witnessing totality, which will be visible across parts of northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.
- The eclipse's path of totality will last up to 2 minutes 18 seconds, with a partial solar eclipse visible over a large region including parts of the U.S., Canada, Europe, and northwestern Africa.
- NASA will provide a live stream of the eclipse starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT on Aug. 12, featuring live views, expert commentary, and interactive Q&A sessions accessible worldwide via multiple platforms.
- The European Space Agency will also livestream the event from Spain’s Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre, offering scientific insights and discussions on the eclipse’s significance for space and Earth science.
- While totality won’t reach North America, millions will see a partial eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 13, and San Francisco will host a special public event combining NASA’s live coverage with a space-themed orchestra performance and expert talks.
