Explore the fascinating world of solar eclipses through DIY fun, educational resources, and expert insights at The Franklin Institute's dedicated Eclipse Hub.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
April 8, 2024
Join us for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth!
April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Learn about the awe-inspiring magic of the April 8 total eclipse, as millions worldwide unite under the shadow of the moon to marvel at the wonders of the universe.
DIY: Pinhole Solar Viewer
Use materials found in a typical home to make a "Pinhole Camera" viewing device that will allow for easy, inexpensive, and safe solar observing.
The Current: All About Solar Eclipses
Eclipses are all about the alignment of these three objects, which of them is blocking the sun’s light, and the interesting shadows they create.