Here's your guide to viewing the 2024 total solar eclipse in the St. Louis area, providing information and tips for experiencing this rare celestial event.
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "Devil Comet," is set to make a return during the 2024 total solar eclipse, offering an exciting celestial event for skywatchers. The comet, known for its hornlike appearance and recent explosive outbursts, will be visible during the eclipse and can be best viewed in the last 10 days of March before it moves to the daytime sky in April. Despite its ominous nickname, there is no risk of a collision with Earth as it will pass harmlessly by our planet in June 2024.
Warby Parker is offering free solar eclipse glasses from April 1-8 to safely view the 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8, allowing people to protect their eyes while witnessing the Great North American Solar Eclipse.