Join SMU physics professors Fred Olness and Joel Meyers as they unravel the mysteries behind the upcoming solar eclipse

A Solar Sojourn: Understanding the April 8 eclipse

Solar eclipse viewing glasses with SMU branding

When: Thursday, March 28, 12:15 – 1 p.m. CDT

Where: via Zoom (link to the webinar will be provided upon )

Dallas will be prime viewing for the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024. Shadows will deepen as the moon appears to move across the face of the sun, beginning at 12:23 p.m. The moon will completely cover the sun and the sky will darken for nearly four minutes at 1:40 p.m. before the sun begins to re-appear. The eclipse event will end at 3:02 p.m.

Why does this happen? Is the moon actually moving across the face of the sun? How often does this occur, and what can scientists learn from observing these events?

The webinar will be available via Zoom. Please complete the form below by March 27 to attend. The link to the webinar will be provided upon registration.

Webinar Panelists

Join SMU physics professors Fred Olness and Joel Meyers as they unravel the mysteries behind this profound solar event. Thomas DiPiero, Dean of SMU’s Dedman College, will moderate the discussion, and viewers will be able to forward questions via “chat.”

Physics professor
Fred Olness

Physics professor
Joel Meyers

Dean of Dedman College
Thomas DiPiero