2024 Solar Eclipse Series - Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024

Total Eclipse of the Sun 2024

7 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Craig H. Williams, Senior Aerospace Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center

Williams’ presentation explains the total solar eclipse that will span the continental United States, approximately from Texas to New York. The path of maximum totality will cut across Ohio, including the Lima area. The physics and geometry of an eclipse will be explained, including the relative motion of the moon, Earth and sun. Also covered will be the continued importance of eclipses to the scientific community, as well as the importance of this particular eclipse. Safe watching sources of information will be provided.