Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse: How to Safely Watch and What Scientists Are Looking For

TLDRNext month, a total solar eclipse will occur, turning day into night. It is important to view the eclipse safely using solar viewers or eclipse glasses. Scientists will be studying the corona and its impact on Earth's atmosphere. Wildlife may be affected as well. The next total solar eclipse over the United States will happen in 20 years.

Key insights

🌓View the eclipse safely using solar viewers or eclipse glasses.

🔬Scientists will study the corona and its impact on Earth's atmosphere.

🐾Wildlife may behave differently during the eclipse.

📅The next total solar eclipse over the United States will occur in 20 years.

🌍There is an eclipse somewhere on Earth every 18 months.

Q&A

How can I safely view the solar eclipse?

Use solar viewers or eclipse glasses.

What will scientists be studying during the eclipse?

They will study the corona and its impact on Earth's atmosphere.

Will wildlife be affected by the eclipse?

Yes, wildlife may behave differently during the eclipse.

When is the next total solar eclipse over the United States?

The next one will occur in 20 years.

How often do total solar eclipses occur?

There is an eclipse somewhere on Earth every 18 months.

Timestamped Summary

00:17Next month, a total solar eclipse will turn day into night.

00:45View the eclipse safely using solar viewers or eclipse glasses.

01:35Scientists will study the corona and its impact on Earth's atmosphere.

03:43Wildlife may behave differently during the eclipse.

04:13The next total solar eclipse over the United States will occur in 20 years.