Star Diary: The Great American Eclipse arrives (8 to 14 April)

A total solar eclipse will pass right across the US, Mexico and part of Canada on 8 April. Over 40 million people are expected to see the majestic sight of totality, with millions more able to see a significant partial. Find out how you can see the eclipse for yourself, as well as our usual weekly stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 8 to 14 April 2024.

Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-8-apr-2024

Our complete guide to the 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/total-solar-eclipse-8-april-2024

See the 8 April 2024 eclipse from the UK and Ireland: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/april-8-solar-eclipse-uk-ireland

Watch the 8 April eclipse online: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/watch-april-8-eclipse-online

Record a meteor shower for science: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/observe-and-record-the-geminid-meteor-shower

Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine for all the best stargazing tips: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/subscribe

Submit your astrophotography images and we'll print the best in the magazine: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/send-us-your-astrophotos

Subscribe to the Radio Astronomy podcast to never miss another episode of Star Diary: https://link.chtbl.com/N2CIoHgi

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