Scientists all over the world tonight are excited a total solar eclipse.
Now a solar eclipse happens when the angles are just right, that the moon
actually blocks out the light of the Sun and we fall into the shadow of the moon.
When that happens the bright disk of the Sun is covered up and that gives scientists
an opportunity to study the layer of gas right around the Sun called
the solar corona. This all the action happens for the Earth. This where things
like solar storms and solar flares actually peal off and careen towards
our own planet. So its really important for us to know what's going on right close to the
surface of the Sun. So tonight around 8pm you can actually find out what's
going on, you can see a total solar eclipse. If you actually go to NASA.gov
/eclipse also @NASASunEarth
My name is Dr. Michelle Thaller, I'm an astrophysicist at NASA and I am really looking forward
the eclipse tonight.