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Celebrate the celestial phenomenon Atlas Obscura style with wondrous stories from science, history, and pop culture.

Experience North America’s 2024 Eclipse the Atlas Obscura way! Each day, we’ll be counting down to April 8 with incredible new stories about the science, history, and pop culture surrounding this amazing astronomical alignment. Head to the hub below, or start your celestial journey with a few of our favorites.

A Century of Eclipse Watching, in Photos

Regardless of the eyewear or historical period, eclipse-viewers have always shared—and will share again this year—the same sense of wonderment when it comes to the cosmos.
 

Take an Epic Ecliptic Road Trip

There are few things we love more than a good road trip, so we’ve 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.
 

Found: The First Film of a Total Solar Eclipse

Taken in 1900 by a British magician during an eclipse in North Carolina, this film marks the oldest surviving astronomical motion picture.
 

A Brief History of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’

In 1983, Bonnie Tyler's powerful song, “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” 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?

7 Great Eclipse Books to Inspire You

 

From wild page-turners of the eclipse-obsessed to a gentle children’s 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.
 

Join Us on the Path of Totality

 

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.