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: Info, History, Lore & Science | Atlases & Maps | Imaging & Video | About the Sun | For Kids & Families | Articles: All Topics
Books
Eclipse Info, History, Lore & Science
- 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)
- 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)
- Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets, Tyler Nordgren (Basic Books, 2016)
- 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)
Atlases & Maps
- 21st Century Canon of Solar Eclipses, Fred Espenak (Astropixels Publishing, 2016)
- 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)
- 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 Eclipses 2024-2027: Where and When to Experience Totality, Sheridan Williams (Bradt Guides, 2023)
Imaging & Video
- Eclipse Day: 2024 and More! How to Enjoy, Observe, and Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse, Gordon Telepun (Foxwood Astronomy, 2022)
- How to Photograph the Solar Eclipses, Alan Dyer (Amazing Sky, 2023)
- The Ultimate Guide for Solar Eclipse Photography 2023 / 2024: Useful Technical Data for Serious Photographers, Makoto Honda (2022)
About the Sun
- Nearest Star: The Surprising Science of Our Sun, Leon Golub & Jay M. Pasachoff (Cambridge University Press, 2014)
- Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More, Dennis Schatz & Andrew Fraknoi (NSTA Press, 2016)
- The Sun: Beginner's Guide to Our Local Star, Ryan French (Harper Collins, 2023)
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)
- Oh! What a Joy Is a Solar Eclipse! Jessie Silbert & Jon Silbert (Celestial Buddies, 2023)
- 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)
- The Sun: Our Nearest Star, Franklyn M. Branley & Edward Miller (Harper Collins, 2002)
- 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
Sky & Telescope / SkyandTelescope.org (AAS Sky Publishing, LLC):
- "Observing October's Annular Eclipse," Fred Espenak, September 5, 2023
- "El Niño and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Jay Anderson, August 30, 2023
- "2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 25 Events, Festivals, and Places to Stay," Jamie Carter, August 22, 2023
- "The 'Great American' Solar Eclipse Is Just a Year Away," Jamie Carter, April 7, 2023
- "Countdown Begins for the Great North American Solar Eclipse!," The Editors of Sky & Telescope, April 4, 2023 (Press Release)
- "What to Look For & When During a Total Solar Eclipse," Jamie Carter, January 1, 2023
- "Two Solar Eclipses Are Coming to America," The Editors of Sky & Telescope, October 14, 2022 (Press Release)
- "Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024," The Editors of Sky & Telescope, May 16, 2022
- "Two Years to the 2024 American Total Solar Eclipse!" Diana Hannikainen, April 8, 2022
- "How to Look at the Sun Safely," The Editors of Sky & Telescope, April 8, 2022
- "Plan Ahead for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse — and a Visit to Dark Sky Parks," Jamie Carter, June 21, 2021
AccuWeather.com:
- "2024 Total Solar Eclipse Guide: Everything You Need to Know," Brian Lada, April 6, 2023
- "Best Places in the US to View the Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023," Brian Lada, Undated
Astronomy / Astronomy.com (Kalmbach Publishing Co.):
- "20 of the Best Places to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, August 17, 2023
- "Where and When to See the October 2023 Annular Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, June 5, 2023
- "25 Tips to Help You Prepare for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, April 8, 2022
- "20 of the Best Places to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, June 21, 2021
- "25 Things You Should Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich, April 8, 2021
- "First Look at the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse," Michael E. Bakich," Astronomy.com, April 8, 2021
Mercury (Astronomical Society of the Pacific):
- "The Sun, Moon, and You," Douglas Duncan, Vol. 51, Issues 3 & 4, 2023 (PDF)
Reflector (Astronomical League):
- "The DEB Initiative," Matt Penn (article about an eclipse-imaging citizen-science project), March 2023 (PDF)
Space.com (Future US, Inc.):
- "10 Breathtaking Locations to See October 2023's 'Ring of Fiire' Annular Solar Eclipse," Jamie Carter, July 23, 2023
The Physics Teacher (American Institute of Physics)
- "Prepare for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses! School and Community Events and Fundraising," Douglas Duncan, May 2023
The Washington Post
- "Want to See the Total Eclipse in 2024? Better Make Your Plans Now," Hannah Sampson, April 28, 2023