Solar Eclipse Duration Explained

Solar Eclipse Duration Explained

Understand the duration of solar eclipses depending on your location and the type of eclipse in question.
November 30, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Why It's Important to View an Eclipse

Why It's Important to View an Eclipse

Learn why it is important to view an eclipse, both for existential and educational reasons
November 29, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Eclipse Science: Umbra and Penumbra

Eclipse Science: Umbra and Penumbra

Learn and understand the terms umbra and penumbra
November 27, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Moon's Perigee Explained

Moon's Perigee Explained

Learn about the Moon's perigee and how it causes solar eclipses.
November 25, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Moon's Apogee Explained

Moon's Apogee Explained

Learn about the Moon's apogee and how it causes solar eclipses.
November 25, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
How to Make the 2024 Eclipse a Memorable Experience for Students

How to Make the 2024 Eclipse a Memorable Experience for Students

Understand the educational value in viewing a solar eclipse. Also learn how to make the April 2024 eclipse a memorable experience for students.
November 25, 2023 — Roger Sarkis

Solar Eclipses Through Time

Learn about solar eclipses throughout history.
November 22, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Annular Eclipses Explained

Annular Eclipses Explained

Learn how annular eclipses occur, like the one that graced the western US in October 2023.
November 21, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
Stellar Nucelosynthesis Simplified

Stellar Nucelosynthesis Simplified

The Sun's lifecycle produces elements required for life. Learn what the process is and why not every star will create the same elements.
November 03, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
sunset on mars

Why is Mars Uninhabitable?

Mars wasn't always a dead planet, but at present it is. Learn what happened to cause it to lose its atmosphere and make it uninhabitable.
November 02, 2023 — Roger Sarkis
The Life and Death of Our Star: The Sun

The Life and Death of Our Star: The Sun

Our star, the Sun, won't always be here. Learn about our star's lifecycle, including how the Sun will die and what may happen to our planet when that happens.
November 01, 2023 — Roger Sarkis

History's Most Significant Eclipses

Many eclipses have been recorded throughout history. Here are some relatively ancient ones and what humanity made of those events.
October 31, 2023 — Roger Sarkis