"NASA's Rocket Launch to Study April 8 Solar Eclipse: Your Viewing Guide"

NASA is launching three sounding rockets during the solar eclipse on April 8 to study how the sudden drop in sunlight affects the upper atmosphere. The rockets will reach an altitude of 260 miles to study disturbances in the ionosphere. The public can watch the launches in person at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center in Virginia or online via NASA's live stream. This eclipse is the last in North America until 2044, and viewers are reminded to use certified solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing.