Buckeye Countdown to the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Get ready for the solar eclipse
On April 8, 2024, the sun, moon and Earth will align to create a solar eclipse viewable from Ohio and other parts of North America. This central resource features information about eclipses and why they fascinate us, intriguing content from Ohio State partners and opportunities to make an impact on the next generation of Buckeye leaders.
Listen to an Ohio State expert detail this unique event
Learn more about the science behind the solar eclipse and get tips on viewing this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Dr. Wayne Schlingman, Director, Arne Slettebak, The Ohio State University
Learn how to safely view a solar eclipse
If you're planning to watch the eclipse using your Buckeye-themed glasses or another sort, be sure to review this safety guide first.
View recorded events and webinars
Encore recording of CLEclipse event
Buckeye experts discuss eye safety, what to expect during the eclipse and the science behind what you will experience in the path of totality.
Why do eclipses enthrall us?
Dr. Wayne Schlingman, Director of The Arne Slettebak Planetarium, describes what is so fascinating about these celestial events in a recent webinar with our President's Club.
Watch recordings from the Lima Eclipse Science Series
The Ohio State University at Lima hosted a speaker series to investigate the upcoming total solar eclipse through a series of science-based lectures and presentations.
Review resources to prepare
View a comprehensive guide to the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Examine this brochure created by Ohio State design students for a clever glimpse into the upcoming solar eclipse.
Explore Ohio State's 2024 Solar Eclipse Resource Center
Check out Ohio State’s hub for solar eclipse information on the Columbus, regional and CFAES Wooster campuses, including key resources, events and frequently asked questions.
Read up on animal safety
Pet owners have extra sets of considerations during an eclipse. Check out these tips from Ohio State’s Veterinary Medical Center.
Read articles from Ohio State News
What to expect when total solar eclipse passes through Ohio
The upcoming celestial event will dazzle viewers and inform new science.
Eclipse folk tales show different relationships between people and the sun
An Ohio State expert says stories demonstrate a longing to understand the phenomenon.
Bedtime or go time? Observing what animals do during a total solar eclipse
Scientists from Ohio State and Columbus Zoo collaborate on a rare study opportunity.
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