Even if the weather threatens to spoil the eclipse for us, it will get dark during the eclipse on April 8. We will notice it and so will animals.
How to Make a Cereal Box Pinhole Viewer
There are two ways to observe an eclipse. One is to view it directly with a proper certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewer. The other way is to view it indirectly with any number of devices made for this purpose. This is done by projecting the image of the sun onto another surface.
Eclipse Activities to Look for at Science Fest this Year
To find the eclipse activities, to go the Activities page on the Science Fest web site. Click on the Department filter button and then select "Eclipse-specific" from the menu.
A Science Fest Exclusive: Eclipses in History and Culture
The IUB Department of History joins Science Fest this year to bring you bite-sized stories about the influence of eclipses from history and their effects on culture, from 413 BCE to the 20th century!
Countdown to Science Fest – Eclipse Edition!
It’s not often that a natural phenomenon as awesome as a total solar eclipse passes through Indiana. But this year, on April 8, 2024, that is exactly what will happen. And Bloomington is right in the middle of the eclipse path!