Surprising facts and beliefs about eclipses during medieval and Renaissance times
University of Rochester experts offer historical insights into medieval society’s fascination with astronomical and astrological phenomena.
Learn and Explore
We’ve tapped faculty members, librarians, and others from the University community so you can learn about and explore the eclipse through a Rochester lens.
First-year students help NASA study the total solar eclipse
Rochester has one of about 30 teams nationwide taking observations for the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment.
7 rare books to celebrate the solar eclipse
These volumes—ranging from a medieval anthology to a mid-20th century how-to guide—can’t be checked out of the library, but they’re still worth ‘checking out.’
The science behind solar eclipse glasses
Optics professor James Zavislan explains how eclipse glasses protect your eyes from the sun’s light during an eclipse.
3 old school tips for viewing the solar eclipse
We dug into the campus newspaper archives to trace the evolution of eclipse knowledge—and etiquette—over the last century.
Eclipse helped Rochester alumnus see solar corona in new light
Observations made by William Harkness during the 1869 total eclipse led to a pivotal discovery about the sun’s corona.
Warner School prepares to shine
Faculty and staff at the school of education are preparing a range of activities in anticipation of the extraordinary occasion.
Get ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8
Check out this eclipse primer that includes a Q&A with physics and astronomy professor Dan Watson.