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On April 8, 2024, the U.S. experience a total solar eclipse, preceded by an annular ("ring") solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. According to a survey conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, more Americans watched the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse than tuned in to any previous scientific, athletic, or entertainment event. This session will help prepare subject matter experts and educators to engage their communities, view the upcoming solar eclipses safely, and educate a wide audience about the Sun-Earth connection.