Regardless of the eyewear or historical period, eclipse-viewers have always sharedâand will share again this yearâthe same sense of wonderment when it comes to the cosmos.
There are few things we love more than a good road trip, so weâve put together this series of guides for getting to Hot Springs, Arkansas, one of the best places to see the eclipse in its full glory, from other parts of the United States, while exploring some fascinating places along the way.
Taken in 1900 by a British magician during an eclipse in North Carolina, this film marks the oldest surviving astronomical motion picture.
In 1983, Bonnie Tyler's powerful song, âTotal Eclipse of the Heart,â hit the radiowaves and made a lasting impact on playlists and karaoke machines forever. But did you know that this ballad was originally supposed to be sung by Meat Loaf?
From wild page-turners of the eclipse-obsessed to a gentle childrenâs book for all ages, we've compiled a list of brilliant eads about our closest celestial companion, that lump of rock in the sky that influences our world and inspires our art.
Atlas Obscura is throwing an out-of-this-world eclipse festival near Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas featuring four days of music, science, art, wonder, activities for all and stellar glamping accommodations. Day passes now available! We hope to see you under the stars.