During a total solar eclipse the world around you is very different. The sun gets totally blotted out and suddenly, it feels like night time. The temperature drops. Birds stop singing. These surreal celestial events happen every year or so around the globe – including tomorrow. To get you prepped, we’re talking to eclipse chasers about what makes these few minutes of darkness worthwhile and break down how to view an eclipse. That includes using special specs, so we’re linking the American Astronomical Society’s list of trustworthy eclipse glasses. To nerd out even more, check out NASA’s eclipse website.Interested in more space news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org and we may cover it in an upcoming segment.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Why the Moon is Spiraling Away From Us
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How a 6-month exposure shows the sun's path across the sky, from solstice to solstice
The New Moon Eclipse + Year of the Fire Horse
NASA Didn't Even Know!!
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That WWDC Glow
I am sitting in a hotel room in Cupertino, the day after the WWDC keynote. Yesterday was a pretty packed day, full of announcements, information, press releases, and podcast recordings. But it was a very satisfying one. My last WWDC was in 2023, and I was lucky enough to be
Sunset meets Equinox | Paul Stephenson | Offprint
Hollow Stone Press has a new home, plus get the complete third season of Sunset
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Reality Check
Like this newsletter? Why not listen to the podcast version on Better Offline? Part 1 is out now (here're other links), and Part 2 comes out Friday May 2nd! I'm sick and god-damn tired of this! I have written tens of thousands of words about this and still, to this
NASA Sets Coverage for Artemis II Moon Mission
Editor’s note: NASA will continuously update this Artemis II briefings and mission events page throughout prelaunch, launch, and mission activities. All live
New app: Yesterday, an iPhone app for yesterday’s weather
Posted on Friday 28 Aug 2026. 519 words, 2 links. By Matt Webb.
It's going to be a long night. I've been hanging on to these for five years. Images posted to Twitter to follow.
Jay Stevens
Hey #DisSky - As a hobby, I'm working on an N-scale model railroad intended to be shown at shows via @group160ntrak.org. One section is inspired by Discovery Bay. It won't be 1:1 due to the format - but I want to lift as much as I can. If you have any relevant stuff, can you shoot it my way?
