NASA is gearing up for an exciting astronomical event on April 20th – a hybrid solar eclipse! Although the event will only be visible in parts of Australia and southeast Asia, the rest of the world can still join in on the excitement by tuning into NASA's live streams on YouTube and Twitch, which can be accessed through the links in their bio. Eclipses occur when the Moon, Sun, and Earth align in such a way that a shadow is cast on the Earth's surface, partially or fully obscuring the Sun. It's important to remember that looking directly at the Sun during an eclipse can cause permanent damage to your eyes, so it's crucial to use specialized eye protection. There are several types of eclipses: total, annular, hybrid, and partial. During a total eclipse, the Moon fully covers the Sun, allowing viewers within the eclipse's path to witness the Sun's corona, or outer atmosphere. In an annular eclipse, the Moon
