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Astronomical Society of Greenbelt

The next total solar eclipse visible in North America will be on April 8, 2024. The path of totality will stretch from Mexico to Maine, although all of the US will be able to see a partial eclipse. In Greenbelt, we will see 89% of the sun covered by the moon.

Use the information on our Solar Eclipse Resources page to plan your viewing and obtain supplies to see the eclipse safely.

Photo credit: Dennis di Cicco, Sky & Telescope

Explore

The ASG strives to make exploration of our universe accessible to a wide audience through regular lectures, star parties, and occasional presentations of simulation and virtual-reality software for modeling space. Our events are held in person when possible but are also made available for live streaming.

Educate

Our monthly lecture series often features guest speakers from the nearby NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the University of Maryland, the JHU Applied Physics Lab, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and other astronomical agencies and groups in the area. Dedicated ASG members also share their knowledge at star parties and through formal presentations.

Excite

We seek to excite people of all ages and backgrounds in the wonders of astronomy through sharing our passion. We hope to inspire the younger members of our society to consider pursuing careers in STEM professions. Whatever your age, it’s never too late to get excited about space!