Scientists plan to study solar eclipse with planes and NASA probe

For the millions of people across North America who will be treated to a total solar eclipse on April 8, it will be spectacular show — a chance to see the moon fully obscure the sun’s face. But for scientists, it is a rare opportunity to study Earth, the moon and the sun “in entirely different ways than we usually do,” said Pam Melroy, NASA’s deputy administrator.

” The WB-57 plane can fly at an altitude of 60,000 feet, well above any clouds and high enough that Earth’s atmosphere won’t interfere as much with the observations. Many researchers plan to gather data about the sun’s atmosphere from other vantage points during the eclipse, including from space. Several spacecraft, including NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, will have their eyes trained on the sun throughout the celestial event.

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