Two eclipses cross the US in 2023 and 2024 – an annular on October 14, 2023 and a total eclipse on April 8, 2024! Everyone in the continental US will experience at least a partial solar eclipse on April 8. Total solar eclipses are a rare and beautiful phenomena, and in this new planetarium show you will learn how eclipses happen, how to safely view one, and where these two eclipses take place. You will learn the history of eclipse watchers and how to observe safely. Texas is the nexus where the annular eclipse of 2023 and the total solar eclipse of 2024 cross! The next solar eclipse to cross the US is in 2045 so don’t miss this one!!
AUDIENCE: All audiences
LENGTH: 24 min, 10 min
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish
SUBTITLES: English, Spanish
What audiences take away from Totality!
Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time24 minutes
SubjectsAstronomy
- What makes a total solar eclipse so rare
- The 2023 annular and 2024 total eclipses across the USA
- How to view an eclipse safely
Curriculum links
Earth and spaceEclipses
Frequently asked questions
What age is Totality! suitable for?
Tell us your year groups and we will check Totality! is the right fit, or suggest an alternative from our catalogue.
How long is Totality!?
The film runs for about 24 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.
Can we combine Totality! with a live astronomer show?
Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Totality! and a Q&A.
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