Here you'll find some of the best eclipse-related books and articles available, as judged by members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force. To avoid overwhelming you with too much information, we've intentionally weighted our listings toward resources that are relatively new, up to date, and/or especially relevant to the October 14, 2023, and/or April 8, 2024, American solar eclipses. Some titles date back to the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse across America. We've also considered quality, of course; if a book or article is listed here, we think it's of high quality. If it's not listed here, that doesn't mean it's not of high quality — it just means we can't list everything (or we've simply never heard of it). If you have, or know of, a resource that you think belongs here, please contact us; we can't guarantee that we'll add the item to our website, but we will consider it.
Books
- 21st Century Canon of Solar Eclipses, Fred Espenak (Astropixels Publishing, 2016)
- American Eclipse: A Nation’s Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World, David Baron (W. W. Norton, 2017)
- America’s First Eclipse Chasers: Stories of Science, Planet Vulcan, Quicksand, and the Railroad Boom, Thomas Hockey (Springer, 2023)
- Atlas of Central Solar Eclipses in the USA, Fred Espenak (Astropixels Publishing, 2016)
- Atlas of Solar Eclipses: 2020 to 2045, Michael Zeiler & Michael E. Bakich (GreatAmericanEclipse.com, 2020)
- Being in the Shadow: Stories of the First Time Eclipse Experience, Kate Russo (Being in the Shadow, 2017)
- Complete Guide to the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024, Jamie Carter (WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com, 2019)
- Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 April 08, Fred Espenak & Jay Anderson (AstroPixels Publishing, 2022)
- Eclipse Day: 2024 and More! How to Enjoy, Observe, and Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse, Gordon Telepun (Foxwood Astronomy, 2022)
- Eclipse: History. Science. Awe. 3rd Edition, Bryan Brewer (Earth View, 2017)
- Eclipses Illustrated: Book 1 — The Eclipse Experience, Jay Ryan (Amazon Digital Services, 2016)
- Eclipses Illustrated: Book 2 — Eclipses and the Orbit of the Moon, Jay Ryan (Amazon Digital Services, 2017)
- Field Guide to the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses, Michael Zeiler & Michael E. Bakich (GreatAmericanEclipse.com, 2022)
- Get Eclipsed!, Fred & Pat Espenak (American Paper Optics, 2021)
- In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses, Anthony Aveni (Yale University Press, 2017)
- Mask of the Sun: The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses,John Dvorak (Pegasus Books, 2017)
- Road Atlas for the Annular Solar Eclipse of 2023, Fred Espenak (Astropixels Publishing, 2018)
- Road Atlas for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024, Fred Espenak (Astropixels Publishing, 2017)
- Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More, Dennis Schatz & Andrew Fraknoi (NSTA Press, 2016)
- Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets, Tyler Nordgren (Basic Books, 2016)
- The Ultimate Guide for Solar Eclipse Photography 2023 / 2024: Useful Technical Data for Serious Photographers, Makoto Honda (2022)
- The Under-Standing of Eclipses, 5th Edition, Guy Ottewell (Universal Workshop, 2016)
- Total Addiction: The Life of an Eclipse Chaser, Kate Russo (Springer, 2012)
- Totality — The Great American Eclipses of 2017 and 2024, Mark Littmann & Fred Espenak (Oxford University Press, 2017)
- Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Complete Guide Plus the 2023 Annular, Mark Nussbaum (Audible Rush Learning, 2023)
- Your Guide to the 2024 Solar Eclipse, Michael E. Bakich (Astronomy/Kalmbach Publishing, 2022)
Books for Children & Families
- Look UP, Below! An Educator's Guide to the April 8, 2024, Total Eclipse of the Sun, Deborah L. Skapik (Friends Central School, 2022)
- Solar Eclipse 2023/2024: The Complete Kids' Guide to Great American Solar Eclipse Viewing, K. J. Honda (Science for a Young Audience, 2022)
- Solar Eclipse Coloring Book for Toddlers: Solar Eclipse 2023 / 2024, K. J. Honda (Nature Splendor, 2022)
- The Moonies Journey to the Total Solar Eclipse, Meg Jerit & Tamar Blaauw (American Paper Optics, 2022)
- Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science, Jeffrey Bennett (Big Kid Science, 2022)
- When the Sun Goes Dark, Andrew Fraknoi & Dennis Schatz (NSTA Press, 2017)
Articles
Astronomy / Astronomy.com (Kalmbach Publishing Co.):
- "20 of the Best Places to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, Astronomy.com, June 21, 2021
- "25 Things You Should Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, Astronomy.com, April 8, 2021
- "25 Tips to Help You Prepare for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, Astronomy.com, April 8, 2022
- "First Look at the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich," Astronomy.com, April 8, 2021
Sky & Telescope / SkyandTelescope.org (AAS Sky Publishing, LLC):
- "Plan Ahead for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse — and a Visit to Dark Sky Parks," Jamie Carter, SkyandTelescope.org, June 21, 2021
- "Two Years to the 2024 American Total Solar Eclipse!" Diana Hannikainen, SkyandTelescope.org, April 8, 2022
AccuWeather:
- "2024 Total Solar Eclipse Guide: Everything You Need to Know," Brian Lada, featuring Gordon Telepun, AccuWeather.com, April 6, 2023
Mercury (Astronomical Society of the Pacific):
- "The Sun, Moon, and You," Douglas Duncan, Mercury, Vol. 51, Issues 3 & 4, 2023 (PDF)
Reflector (Astronomical League):
- "The DEB Initiative," Matt Penn (article about an eclipse-imaging citizen-science project), Reflector, March 2023 (PDF)
The Physics Teacher (American Institute of Physics)
- "Prepare for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses! School and Community Events and Fundraising," Douglas Duncan, The Physics Teacher, May 2023
The Washington Post
- "Want to See the Total Eclipse in 2024? Better Make Your Plans Now," Hannah Sampson, The Washington Post, April 28, 2023