The Solar Eclipse Is Today. Are You Prepared?

NPR has you covered from coast-to-coast [NPR] Get ready for an astronomical show. A total solar eclipse will make its way from Oregon to South Carolina today, the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse in 99 years. NPR has planned special coverage - including access to journalists and videographers across the nation - and a live blog to show how people are enjoying the space show. Follow the eclipse’s journey across America during special live coverage at [npr.org]( and on your [local member station](. Source: NASA Credit: Katie Park and Leanne Abraham/NPR Here's What You Need To Know About The Total Solar Eclipse We've got you covered for eclipse trivia. NPR journalists have looked into everything, from the science of eclipses to when the next solar eclipse will hit the U.S. [Get The Facts]( Tim Graham/Getty Images/Haakon Mosvold Larsen/AFP/Getty Images Planning To Watch The Eclipse? The key is to keep your eyes safe. No, sunglasses aren’t good enough for eye protection, and watching the eclipse without the right eyewear can lead to lasting vision loss. [Protect Your Eyes]( NPR's Skunk Bear YouTube How Eclipses Changed History It’s not just regular citizens who are excited about the eclipse. For millennia, those brief minutes in the moon's shadow have brought moments of brilliant discovery. [Watch The Video]( You received this message because you're subscribed to our Best of NPR emails. | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002 [NPR]