2024-04-08 15:45:12
Millions of people in the US will be able to see a total solar eclipse today. But there are also ways to follow the event in this country.
There will be a total solar eclipse in Mexico, the USA and Canada today. The moon passes between the sun and the earth and completely covers the sun. NASA also calls it a “cosmic masterpiece.” All information about this can be found here.
The astronomical spectacle cannot be observed from Europe. A partial solar eclipse can only be seen on the western edge of the continent – for example in parts of Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Great Britain as well as in Iceland.
Watch the solar eclipse via live stream
Nevertheless, the event can also be followed in Germany – on the Internet. Here is a selection.
NASA starts its live stream at 7 p.m. our time:
NASA wants to stream from three research rockets. Start is 8.30 p.m. our time. Here is the live stream:
The “timeanddate” site will also follow the total solar eclipse with a live stream. This starts at 6.30 p.m. our time.
German planetariums also accompany the celestial spectacle
In addition to the various live streams, there are also events in observatories in this country that accompany the event.
The Zeiss Large Planetarium in Berlin starts at 7 p.m. with an event at which planetarium director Tim Florian Horn will comment on the event. The event is free of charge. Tickets are available from 6 p.m. at the Zeiss Planetarium box office.
The event can also be followed live in the Planetarium Hamburg. Planetarium director Björn Voss will report live from the eclipse. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Entry costs 12 euros, reduced price 7.50 euros.
The last total solar eclipse was visible from the USA in 2017, from Mexico in 1991 and from Canada in 1979. The next one – after the one on April 8th – for the USA and Canada is only announced for 2044, for Mexico for 2052. There won’t be a total solar eclipse in Germany until 2081.