In 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured. Credit: Diane Miller/The Image Bank via Getty images

Happy 2024 eclipse!

We invite you to join Astronomy Magazine’s Dave Eicher and Michael Bakich at 12:30 p.m. Central on Monday, April 1, for a special live event here and on YouTube. Eicher and Bakich have seen dozens of eclipses and have the gift of explaining the science behind them clearly.

Some of what they’ll cover:

• The Science and History of Solar Eclipses: Understand the celestial mechanics that make solar eclipses possible
• Viewing Tips & Safety: How to watch the eclipse safely and ensure you get the best possible experience
• Photography and Equipment Advice: Suggestions on how to capture the eclipse with cameras and telescopes
• Interactive Q&A: Have a question? David and Michael will be answering questions live during the Q&A

In the meantime, here’s a selection of articles to read if you’d like to know more about the big event.

What should I do if I can’t see the eclipse?

NASA is a great source to watch it live. Here’s the main feed:

Astronomy Magazine editors and reporters will be on the scene from Mexico to Dallas to Indianapolis to take in the eclipse. We’ll update this article live April 8 with their photos plus the best from around the Internet.

The 2024 total eclipse countdown timer ⏱️

The time remaining until the 2024 total eclipse begins in Mexico around 11:07 a.m. Pacific on April 8.