BEHREND IS IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY
Monday, April 8 2024
Starting at 3:16:38 pm the total solar eclipse will last for 3 minutes, 51 seconds, ending at 3:20:17
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Weather and the Eclipse
Meteorologist Tom Atkins shares what to expect weather-wise during the total solar eclipse. See him on tiktok too: Tom Atkins, #Behrend lecturer and JET 24/FOX 66 meteorologist, discusses how an eclipse can affect the weather. Only 2 months until the total eclipse on...
Behrend Insider
On the weekend of Feb. 3rd, Dr. Darren Williams and Dr. Mike Rutter appeared on Erie News Now's Insider show to discuss the science and safety of the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. See their appearance here: Preparing for Total Solar Eclipse: The Insider - Erie News...
Eclipse Press
An article published by the French Creek Valley Conservatory by Richard Gosnell, Lecturer in Physics: 2024 Solar Eclipse: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Event Learn more about the French Creek Watershed Conservancyy here: https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/
Viewing Options with NASA
Obviously, we are hoping for amazing Erie weather, but if the clouds don't cooperate, you still have options for seeing the eclipse. NASA TV Resources: Through the Eyes of NASA NASA TV Main Page
The slightly weird mathematical coincidence behind an eclipse
By Christopher Palma, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Students and Teaching Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Penn State University Park Originally published in The Conversation. Republished by Astronomy.com under a creative commons license, and shared...
Safe Viewing from Yahn Planetarium
Jim Gavio, director of the Yahn Planetarium at #Behrend , shows how you can make eclipse viewers at home to safely view the total eclipse on April 8th [video width="576" height="1024"...
A Bright Collaboration: Eclipse Glasses Distribution at Penn State Behrend
In the midst of the celestial wonders that punctuate our skies, there's something particularly captivating about a solar eclipse. It's a rare event that draws collective awe from young and old alike, reminding us of the grandeur of the universe. However, witnessing...
Exclusive Behrend Alumni Eclipse Extravaganza
We will kick off our Alumni-Exclusive Eclipse Extravaganza with reserved seating for you at the community celebration lecture by Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astrophysics, at Erie Hall at noon. Our alumni and friends exclusive lunch and viewing party—featuring...
The Remaining Mysteries of the Total Solar Eclipse
Dr. Darren Williams shares a little bit about why the opportunity to view and study a total solar eclipse is exciting for astronomers and scientists: [video width="576" height="1024"...
Curriculum Resources…
How can I incorporate a Solar Eclipse into my K-12 curriculum? (without a lot of work) I can see it now and it is quite dramatic. The moon is casting its shadow on the earth, blocking the light from the sun and a 4th grade student decides to challenge his peers to put...