NASA Launches Eclipse Soundscapes Project for April 8 Solar Eclipse

The project aims to study the effects of solar eclipses on wildlife through public participation and multisensory observations.

NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes Project invites the public to record and observe wildlife reactions during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Over 30 million people in the U.S. live within the path of totality, offering a unique opportunity for widespread citizen science participation.
Participants can use low-cost AudioMoth devices or their own senses to contribute data on animal and insect behavior during the eclipse.
The project seeks to understand how nocturnal and diurnal animals react differently to the sudden darkness of a solar eclipse.
This initiative builds on historical studies and aims to expand knowledge on the multisensory impacts of solar eclipses on ecosystems.