Join scientists and citizens alike as they observe the first total solar eclipse to traverse the US mainland in more than a generation. NOVA: Eclipse Over America premiered on Monday, Aug. 21 on KCPT (encore presentation at 7 p.m. Aug. 23.)
NOVA’s fastest turnaround film to date, “Eclipse Over America” is the ultimate companion to this spectacular celestial event. NOVA will follow teams working on the forefront of solar science and solar storm detection, use immersive CGI animation to reveal the sun’s secret mechanisms and integrate stunning sequences of the eclipse itself — including scenes filmed at iconic locations along the path of the eclipse — user-generated content, NASA footage and more.