Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse a big deal?

Why is the 2024 total solar eclipse such a big deal? And, where and how can you see it safely? 

Guest: Aaron LaCluyzé, faculty member in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University. 

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:06 What is an eclipse?
• 06:42 What will the view of the solar eclipse be from Michigan?
• 07:20 What are the dangers of looking directly at a solar eclipse?
• 10:17 How long will the eclipse last?
• 12:16 What’s the cultural history of eclipses?
• 14:33 How do modern-day scientists predict eclipses?
• 16:53 How was the experience of viewing the 2017 eclipse?
• 18:30 How do you prepare to view a solar eclipse?
• 23:42 Why is a total eclipse worth trying to see?
• 33:19 If I’ve seen an eclipse before, should I still see this one too?
• 35:11 What equipment do I need to view or photograph the eclipse?
• 44:05 What scientific phenomena can be observed during a solar eclipse?
• 46:32 What can scientists learn from viewing a solar eclipse? What can the average person learn?
• 50:26 Are there any philosophical implications of a solar eclipse?
• 52:40 Conclusion