The Best Apps for the Solar Eclipse

People all over the world are preparing for the total solar eclipse set to pass across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8.  Many are set to travel to cities along the path of totality between Texas and Maine; others are reading and seeking to understand more about the celestial event that won’t be seen again from coast to coast for more than 20 years.  There are apps that can help. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] While some organizations such as NASA have compiled useful guides for viewing the eclipse and learning more about it, others have developed mobile apps to gather all of the information and tools together in one place.  These are the best eclipse apps that TIME tested. The Eclipse App The Eclipse App has a sleek, minimalist design, and allows users to see for how long and when a given location will experience total eclipse. But the coolest thing about The Eclipse App is that after selecting a community, users can see events happening in that area around the eclipse.  For example, those viewing the eclipse from Burlington, Vermont, can attend “Total Eclipse at the Hearth,” an event hosted by the Burlington Hearth & Brewery, where a special Black IPA—the “Path of Totality”—is being brewed in celebration. Read More: How Cities Around the U.S. Are Celebrating the Eclipse The app is free to download, but by paying $3 for the pro version users unlock cloud forecas...
Source: TIME: Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Uncategorized Eclipse Explainer News desk edits Solar Eclipse 2024 Source Type: news