The Path of Totality | Compact Science

Explore the reasons why a solar eclipse is one of the rarest and most spectacular events in nature. For the first time since 1925, Western New York will experience a total solar eclipse—an amazing celestial event when the light of the Sun is completely blocked out by the Moon. In this episode, Sarajane explores the science of eclipses and unravels why the 2024 solar eclipse is such a big deal! After watching, complete the viewer challenge to gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts.