Black Hole Sun, Won’t You Come? What To Know About Today’s Total Solar Eclipse
Break out your eclipse glasses and tilt your head toward the sky -- a total solar eclipse is happening today! Ok, so we’re not exactly going to get the full experience here in Southern California -- we’ll only be experiencing a partial eclipse -- but tens of millions of people across the country will be in the path of totality, where the moon will completely block out the sun, including some of our very own staff and listeners!
Today on AirTalk, we continue LAist’s coverage of this unique event with LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis, who is in Waco, Texas to observe the eclipse from its path of totality. We’ll also talk with LAist Executive Editor Megan Garvey, who is also in the path of totality but a bit farther north and east -- in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Click here to view an interactive map from NASA that will show you when and how much of the eclipse will be visible where you live.
How Far Will You Go To See The Eclipse? AirTalk Listeners In The Path Of Totality Share Their Experiences
Many of our intrepid listeners have fanned out across the country for the big day, consulting weather reports and path of totality maps for the perfect spot to witness today’s solar eclipse. So we want to hear from you: have you traveled for this rare cosmic treat? Or are you otherwise going through some effort to get the best view? Maybe you’ve got a unique celebration planned? We want to hear about it! Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com. Please include your name and location.
SoCal History: LA’s Iconic Observatories And Their Contributions To Science
You might say the Griffith Observatory was destined to become one of LA’s greatest cultural attractions from the start. When Colonel Griffith J. Griffith died, he left in his will over 3,000 acres of land and funds for an observatory, planetarium and exhibit hall to the city of Los Angeles. He believed that astronomy should be accessible to the public. Around the same time, Mount Wilson Observatory was conceived by George Ellery Hale under the auspices of the Carnegie Institution for Science high in the San Gabriel Mountains. Both observatories have contributed to significant findings in astronomy and become landmarks of Southern California. Joining us today on AirTalk to talk about them is deputy director of the Griffith Observatory, Mark Pine and astronomer at Carnegie Institution for Science, Andrew Benson.
Is It Okay To Hang Out With Ex Love Interests? Listeners Weigh In
Wall Street Journal Columnist Katie Roiphe recently posed an interesting question in one of her recent pieces: Should you hang out with past romantic interests? The piece is titled "The Case for Hanging Out With Exes." And we thought it'd be an interesting topic to AirTalk listeners. Should you hang out with exes? Do you? How does that work with your current partner, if you have one? Roiphe joins Larry to discuss and then we hear from you! Call us at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com to share your thoughts and experiences.
Eclipse: Caltech Watch Party And Checking In With LAist Listeners In Mazatlan, The First Place In North America To Experience Totality
It’s almost time! The total solar eclipse is upon us, and while Los Angeles and Southern California are not along the path of totality and will only see a partial eclipse, that doesn’t mean local astronomers and scientists aren’t watching intently. LAist Climate Emergency Reporter Erin Stone join us from an eclipse watch party at Caltech’s Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, because where better to view this phenomenon?
Plus, Mazatlan, Mexico will be the first place in North America to see the total solar eclipse at approximately 11:07 a.m. Pacific Time, when they will experience totality. We’ll talk with LAist listener and longtime Angeleno Eric Streit who now lives in Mazatlan and will be watching the eclipse with other Angelenos who have traveled to his home there for this unique experience.
