Total Solar Eclipse: A Closer Look at the Timeline

TLDRGet ready for the total solar eclipse! Learn about the timeline and what to expect during this incredible event.

Key insights

🌑Totality starts at 3:15. Moon passing in front of the sun won't cause noticeable light changes at first.

🌡️At 90% coverage, temperatures may drop up to 10 degrees, causing animals to behave differently.

💡During totality, the moon will be the third brightest object in the sky.

You'll see Bailey's Beads, little spots where the sun shines through valleys and mountains.

🌞The corona, usually faint, will be more prominent during totality, revealing sunspots.

Q&A

What time does totality start?

Totality starts at 3:15.

Will there be temperature changes during the eclipse?

At 90% coverage, temperatures may drop up to 10 degrees.

What is Bailey's Beads?

Bailey's Beads are little spots where the sun shines through valleys and mountains.

Will the corona be visible during totality?

Yes, the corona will be brighter and reveal sunspots during totality.

What is the third brightest object in the sky during totality?

The moon will be the third brightest object in the sky during totality.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Jacob Thompson gives us a closer look at the timeline of the total solar eclipse.

00:12The moon starts to pass in front of the sun, causing subtle light changes.

00:47At 90% coverage, temperatures drop up to 10 degrees and animals behave differently.

01:13During totality, the moon becomes the third brightest object in the sky.

01:34You'll see Bailey's Beads, spots where the sun shines through valleys and mountains.

01:46The corona, usually faint, becomes more prominent during totality, revealing sunspots.

02:11Jupiter, the fourth brightest object, will be visible during totality.

02:15The eclipse process reverses, so be ready with your eclipse shades!