Every month, the Moon makes one trip, or orbit, around Earth. From the Sun’s perspective, the Moon usually passes a little above or below Earth. Occasionally, the Moon reaches a position where it is in a straight line with Earth and the Sun. When this happens, eclipses occur. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between Earth and the Sun.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from most of North America on October 23, 2014. A partial solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Sun is blocked by the Moon. (A total solar eclipse occurs when the entire Sun is obscured from view.) The exact timing of the eclipse and the amount of the Sun that will be obscured depends on your location.
Check out the resources below for activities and programming ideas for solar eclipses, including information on when the eclipse will be visible at your location.
Camp Professionals’ Guide to Solar Eclipses | Families’ Guide to Solar Eclipses |
Librarians’ Guide to Solar Eclipses | Teachers’ Guide to Solar Eclipses |
National Parks’ Guide to Solar Eclipses |