total, annular, and partial eclipse

Facilitation materials

Here you will find materials to support your engagement with the public. The materials listed are freely available to you, however some require citation for use of their materials. You may download and share these materials in your community, at an event, during presentations, or with organizations requesting materials. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

Facilitation materials during the eclipse

A full list of NASA and NASA Science Activation generated materials and activities to engage the public.

Eclipse glasses

A limited quantity of eclipse glasses are available on first come first served basis for events along the path of annularity. Glasses are available to subject matter experts that are approved members of the Heliophysics Big Year effort, have completed training and have a SciAct event they are supporting. A request form must be completed and all recipients of glasses will be asked to complete a follow up survey.

Pinhole projector diagram

Digital materials

A curated list of videos, apps, interactives, and images generated for the eclipse events by NASA and NASA Science Activation teams. The materials listed here are freely available to you, however some require citation for use of their materials. You may share these materials in your community, at an event, during presentations, or with organizations requesting materials.

Eclipse ballooning volunteers holding a balloon

Printable materials

A curated list of handouts, cutouts, maps, and art developed, created, or modified by NASA and NASA Science Activation teams and designed for interaction with the public. The materials listed here are freely available to you, but may require we connect you with a Science Activation team as part of the facilitation.

Annular eclipse with ring

Presentation materials

Materials to support presentations with the general public. Included is an Eclipses 101 slide deck and best practices to create inclusive presentations. Credit: NASA

Meter stick with balls modeling a solar eclipse when light is cast

Eclipse activities

A curated list of activities developed, created, or modified by NASA and NASA Science Activation teams and designed for interaction with the public. The activities listed here are freely available to you, but may require we connect you with a Science Activation team as part of the facilitation. Image Credit: NEBP