The eclipse will reach Texas at approximately 1:10 p.m.
ET and Maine by 2:22 p.m.
ET, it will move beyond the eastern North American border.
NASA’s rocket launches on Monday won’t necessarily have that same gravitas, but science works in increments.
The launches will be streamed live, so it’s possible for you to see what happens.
Why is NASA firing rockets during the eclipse?
According to NASA, the ionosphere thins at night and thickens when the sun’s rays are hitting it.
The ionosphere can be unpredictable, since it’s highly sensitive to disruption.
Another thing:the ionosphere affects communication, and especially high-frequency communication like radio waves.
But radio waves traveling to and from satellites aren’t just of concern to aviators and scientists.
Has NASA fired rockets at an eclipse before?
This isn’t the first time NASA has fired rocketsduring an eclipse.
NASA didn’t see any ionosphere disturbance during the first launch.
When is NASA firing its rockets?
NASA plans to launch all three rockets from its Wallops Island facility in Virginia.
The first rocket will launch at approximately 2:40 p.m.
ET, with the second rocket launching at approximately 3:25 p.m. NASA plans to launch the final rocket by 4:05 p.m. ## How can I watch NASA fire rockets at the eclipse?
It’ll also be featured duringNASA’s official solar eclipse broadcast
The rocket-only livestream will begin at 2:30 p.m. NASA will start airing its solar eclipse coverage at 1 p.m.
