Get Ready for the 2017 Solar Eclipse

B-roll for August 21st Eclipse, filmed at NASA s mall and visitor center. || On Monday, Aug. 21, all of North America was treated to one of the rarest celestial events – a solar eclipse. Members of the public came out to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center’s Visitors Center to experience the partial and chat NASA scientists about this unique event.During the eclipse, 14 states across the U.S. were in the path of totality and experienced more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day – with a partial eclipse viewable all across North America. The eclipse’s long path over land provided a unique opportunity to study the Sun, Earth, Moon and their interaction.Solar eclipses happen somewhere in the world about every 18 months, but much of the time it happens over the ocean. To have an eclipse travel across so much land where millions of people live is incredibly rare, and makes for a unique opportunity for so many to witness one of nature’s most impressive shows.Still images from Earth and science satellites will be uploaded/available at https://flic.kr/s/aHsm21Mytv.Images sent in by the general public will be uploaded/available at https://www.flickr.com/groups/nasa-eclipse2017/.

Canned interviews and b-roll will be available here starting Tuesday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m. ET. || Are you ready for the historic solar eclipse that’s just days away?Do you have what you need to see it safely?You can see the eclipse no matter where you are in North America on Aug. 21!August 21 will be a day for the history books. No matter where you are in North America, you’ll get to experience the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse in nearly a century! The dark shadow of the moon will sweep from Oregon to South Carolina, putting 14 states in the path of totality and providing a spectacular view of a partial eclipse across all 50 states.Eclipses are an incredible experience, but it’s important to view them safely. Join NASA scientists on Wednesday, August 16, from 6:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET and again from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET to show your viewers what they need to safely see the eclipse whether they’re inside the path of totality or not. You should never look directly at the sun! The only safe way to look directly at the sun or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers. An eclipse is a striking phenomenon you won t want to miss, but you must carefully follow safety procedures.Solar eclipses happen somewhere in the world about every 18 months, but much of the time it happens over the ocean. To have an eclipse travel across so much land where millions of people live is incredibly rare, and makes for a unique opportunity for so many to witness one of nature’s most impressive shows. It’s also a great opportunity for scientists to see the sun’s faint outer atmosphere and evaluate how Earth responds to the sudden darkening.Take this opportunity to step outside and safely watch one of nature’s best shows!*** To book a window ***Contact Michelle Handleman michelle.z.handleman@nasa.gov / 301-286-0918HD Satellite Digital Coordinates for G17-K20/Up: Galaxy 17, Ku-band Xp 20, Slot Upper | 91.0 ° W Longitude | DL 12109.0 MHz | Vertical Polarity | QPSK/DVB-S | FEC 3/4 | SR 13.235 Mbps | DR 18.2954 MHz | HD 720p | Format MPEG2 | Chroma Level 4:2:0 | Audio EmbeddedSuggested Questions:1. The anticipated solar eclipse is just days away! What will we experience next week?2. We’ve been told never to look directly at the sun (even with sunglasses!). How can we enjoy this eclipse safely?3. For those in the path of totality – when is it safe to finally take off our solar glasses?4. We’re not in the path of totality – what interesting things should we lookout for?5. Why are you excited for this eclipse?6. Where can we learn more?Extra Questions for Longer Interviews:7. How did a picture of an eclipse in 1919 prove Einstein’s theory of relativity?8. Eclipses are actually a special type of transit. How are transits helping scientists search for life on other planets?9. Why does an eclipse only last for a few minutes?10. What happens to Earth during the eclipse?11. If you were looking back at Earth during the eclipse what would you see?12. How has our precise mapping of the moon helped us predict the path of eclipses?13. How long and where was the longest ever recorded eclipse?Location: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Greenbelt, MarylandInterviews With:Dr. Michelle Thaller / NASA ScientistDr. Alex Young / NASA ScientistDr. Jim Garvin / NASA ScientistDr. Nicholeen Viall / NASA ScientistDr. Eric Christian / NASA ScientistDr. Yari Collado-Vega / NASA Scientist [Spanish speaker]Dr. Geronimo Villanueva / NASA Scientist [Spanish speaker]https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/@NASASunHow to photograph an eclipse.Planning to take photos of the eclipse? Check out our tips for capturing the best images:#Eclipse2017 || B-roll that goes along with 8.16.17 eclipse live shots. || Canned interview with NASA Scientist, Dr. Nicholeen Viall. || Canned interview with Dr Michelle Thaller/ NASA Scientist looking on camera. Each question is separated by a slate and there are two versions of each answer - one with graphics rolling during the SOT and one without graphics. TRT 9:52

This video explains how our moon creates a solar eclipse, why it Henrik Lars Wikstrom.Watch this video on the NASA.gov Video YouTube channel. || While the sun is the main focus of a solar eclipse, our moon plays the most crucial role in creating this unique event. This video tutorial explains what happens during a total solar eclipse and a partial eclipse and how often they both occur. The video also explains how a solar eclipse differs from a lunar eclipse, and gives a helpful tip on how to remember the difference. In addition, the video examines how the two parts of the moon’s shadow, the umbra and penumbra, affect how we see an eclipse on the Earth, and illustrates the surprising true shape of the umbra. The video concludes by highlighting how data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has helped us better map a solar eclipse’s path of totality. Visualizations included in this piece showcase the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse happening in the United States.

Canned interviews will be available by 6:00 p.m. ET on July 20, 2017. || One Month and Counting: Solar Eclipse Visible From Everywhere in North AmericaBecome a Citizen Scientist During the Eclipse, Using the GLOBE Phone AppHelp Scientists Study What Happens When Earth Goes Dark During the Solar EclipseOne of the most anticipated solar eclipses in history is just a month away. The August 21 solar eclipse provides a unique opportunity to study our planet and what happens when Earth goes dark during an eclipse. It’s also an opportunity for what may be the largest citizen science project of all time.On that Monday, the moon’s shadow will darken the sky, causing temperatures to drop and stars to become visible in the normally day lit sky. This brief hiccup in the usual day-night cycle changes the amount of energy an area gets from the sun.NASA scientists hope to learn just how much Earth’s environment changes during this historic eclipse and they need help from your viewers! Using the GLOBE Observer phone application, curious eclipse onlookers can become citizen scientists. This resulting data will help us better understand the important relationship between the sun and Earth.Join NASA scientists on Friday, July 21 from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET to find out where your viewers can see the eclipse and how they can participate, whether they’re viewing from the path of totality or not!Everyone in North America (weather dependent) will experience an eclipse, one of nature’s rarest shows – even those outside the path of totality. For the first time since 1918, the dark shadow of the moon will sweep coast-to-coast across the United States, putting 14 states in the path of totality and providing a spectacular view of a partial eclipse across all 50 states.HD Satellite Coordinates for G17-K18/LO: Galaxy 17 Ku-band Xp 18 Slot Lower| 91.0 ° W Longitude | DL 12051.0 MHz | Vertical Polarity | QPSK/DVB-S | FEC 3/4 | SR 13.235 Mbps | DR 18.2954 MHz | HD 720p | Format MPEG2 | Chroma Level 4:2:0 | Audio Embedded*** To book a window contact*** Clare Skelly / clare.a.skelly@nasa.gov / (301) 286-4994Suggested Questions:1. What’s going to happen one month from today? [answer includes safety information]2. Why is this eclipse special to NASA?3. How can our viewers participate?4. We live on a solar powered planet. How does energy from the sun impact Earth?5. Where can we learn more?Extra Questions for Longer Interviews:6. Tell us about the new mission NASA is preparing to launch that will continue to collect information on the sun-Earth relationship.7. Can solar eclipses be seen from other planets and what do they look like?8. An eclipse is a type of transit. How can astronomers use transits to detect planets orbiting other stars?Location: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center / Greenbelt, MarylandScientists:Dr. Michelle Thaller / NASA ScientistDr. Jim Garvin / NASA ScientistDr. Alex Young / NASA ScientistDr. Ivona Cetinic / NASA ScientistVideo: NASA will roll all insert videos during live interviews. If needed, stations can roll a clean feed of all video at 5:45 a.m. ET on July 21, 2017, at the above listed satellite.Download the GLOBE Observer Application for iOS or Android.For eclipse information, maps and safety: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/To learn more about the GLOBE program: https://observer.globe.gov/For more information about how NASA studies Earth: https://www.nasa.gov/earth || B-roll package for liveshot. || Canned soundbites with Dr. Alex Young. TRT 4:59. Includes full transcript answering the following questions:1. What’s going to happen one month from today? [answer includes safety information]2. Why is this eclipse special to NASA?3. How can our viewers participate?4. We live on a solar powered planet. How does energy from the sun impact Earth?5. How can we safely view the eclipse?6. Where can we learn more? || Soundbites with NASA Scientist Dr. Michelle Thaller looking off camera. TRT 4:06. Includes full text of the soundbites. SOTs are separated by a slate. She answers the following questions:1. What s new mission that will collect information on the sun-Earth relationship?

Music Credit: Chic to Chic by Piero PiccioniWatch this video on the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.Complete transcript available. || Get ready to view the solar eclipse with these helpful safety tips. No one should ever look directly at the sun, even during an eclipse. Many options for indirect viewing are outlined in this video.A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of the sun. On Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. The whole continent will experience a partial eclipse lasting 2 to 3 hours. Halfway through the event, anyone within a roughly 70-mile-wide path from Oregon to South Carolina will experience a brief total eclipse, when the moon completely blocks the sun’s bright face for up to 2 minutes 40 seconds, turning day into night and making visible the otherwise hidden solar corona — the sun’s outer atmosphere — one of nature’s most awesome sights. Bright stars and planets will become visible as well.Learn more at https://eclipse2017.nasa.govFind more videos about the solar ecilpse on the Sun Eclipse 2017 Gallery page. || Glasses on! GIF || 15 second clip illustrating various indirect viewing methods for eclipses. No audio.

Music credit: Apple of My Eye by Frederik WiedmannWatch this video on the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.Complete transcript available. || You don s easy!See another pinhole camera tutorial at https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/A pinhole camera is just one of many viewing options. Learn more at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safetyFind more videos about the solar ecilpse on the Sun Eclipse 2017 gallery page.