1. The Rainbow Symphony Guide to Upcoming Solar Eclipse Events Whether you’re an amateur astronomer with an eye towards the stars or a seasoned eclipse chaser with a love for all things science, a solar eclipse is a truly unforgettable event –– and one that everyone should experience at least once! But the only way to do so is to know where you need to be, and when you need to be there. That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of upcoming solar eclipses starting in 2020 so you have the information you need to plan your eclipse event! 1. June 21st, 2...
  2. The Science of Black Lights: How Black Lights Work From Halloween parties and groovy dorm room posters to science museums and crime scene investigation television shows, you’re probably familiar with black light technology. When they’re turned off, black lights look just like any other fluorescent lamp – but when they’re turned on, they do something a little bit different! If you’ve ever been around a black light, you may have noticed that anyone wearing white is glowing a little bit brighter – as well as anything that’s specifically made to ...
  3. Why Fireworks Glasses Are Fun & Unique Promotional Items for Your Business Looking for promo materials that really make people take notice and remember your brand? Meet our amazing promotional sunglasses! In the business world, it can be challenging to stand out when you’re trying to market yourself. One of the most tried-and-true ways to do so, however, is by distributing promotional items featuring your brand’s logo, colors, and message – items like our customized diffraction rave glasses! From trade shows and recruiting events to launch parties and annual confere...
  4. Fun Ways to Have an Amazing Hometown Eclipse Party Fun Ways to Have an Amazing Hometown Eclipse Party The next total solar eclipse to be observable from the United States will be on April 8, 2024. The path of totality runs from the Northeast through the Midwest and across Central and Western Texas, with the center line cutting through some of the best towns in America. If you happen to live in one of those towns, the total eclipse is a great opportunity to show off what you’re neck of the woods has to offer, and you may even be able to throw...
  5. Homemade Rainbows: Choosing the Best Rainbow Window Film Pattern for Your Space With Rainbow Symphony window film, you can easily fill any room with vibrant colors. When you apply our rainbow film to a window receiving direct sunlight, you’ll instantly add splashes of eye-popping reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, indigos, violets — and everything in between — to your walls, floors, and ceilings. At Rainbow Symphony, we use laser technology to create the best window prism film that beams with spectral colors. This diffraction film is easy to apply and remove, and fea...
  6. Eclipse 2024: Community, Eclipse Parties, and More The next total solar eclipse in the Americas will occur on April 8th, 2024, and will be visible in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Known as The Great North American Eclipse, it will be a spectacular event that will draw observers from all over the world, who gather to watch breathlessly as the cosmos engage in this rare celestial dance! If you’re one of thousands of solar eclipse chasers who wants to make the 2024 eclipse an unforgettable experience, you’ve come to the right place. We’...
  7. Solar System & Astronomy Programs Across the US: A Quick Guide Our understanding of the solar system, astronomy, and astrophysics has expanded exponentially over the centuries. That is largely thanks to the incredible astronomy programs taught in summer camps and on college campuses. If you’re interested in pursuing an education in astronomy or a related field, read our guide featuring some of the best programs in the US! Programs for Students of All Ages Astronomy Camp | Tucson, Arizona Astronomy Camp prides itself on being Arizona’s longest-running sci...
  8. The “Center Line” Eclipse Gear Guide | Where You Can See an Eclipse If you’re interested in seeing an eclipse from the best possible vantage point, you need to seek out what is known as the “center line.” This is where you can see the eclipse for the longest amount of time. Why? If we imagine the shadow cast by the Moon as a line, that line is what is known as the path of totality. But if you’re able to get as close as possible to the center of the path of totality, you’ll be able to see the eclipse for a longer period of time; if the duration of the eclipse ...
  9. 8 Fascinating Facts About Rainbows You Probably Never Knew Rainbows are among the most magical – and fascinating – phenomenon that occurs in nature. No matter your age, it’s hard to look at a rainbow and not feel that sense of awe and wonder that you only get when you get to witness something truly special. Rainbows have been considered good omens for thousands of years, and while there’s nothing wrong with hoping for a little luck at the sight of a rainbow, there’s some hard rainbow science that’s worth investigating, too! Below, we’ve listed 8 amaz...
  10. After-Eclipse: Make The Most of the 90 Minutes After The Event A solar eclipse can be one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. That’s why each time an eclipse comes around, tens of thousands of eclipse chasers around the world descend on the path of totality. This enthusiasm is contagious and experiencing an eclipse in the right conditions can easily turn you into an eclipse chaser for life! Believe it or not, an eclipse party can have a festival-like atmosphere. Depending on where you go, there may be tailgating, live music, food, and plenty of fun...
  11. Eclipse Soundscapes: How Everyone Can Experience An Eclipse In the past, a solar eclipse was considered an event that could only be experienced visually. The downside of this mentality is that it excludes the thousands of potential eclipse enthusiasts who are visually impaired. Now, eclipse chasers and scientists are working on ways to make an eclipse accessible to the visually impaired, too. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which the eclipse experience is becoming a multisensory event. More Than Meets the Eye While an eclipse is traditionally...
  12. Solar “Viewing” Glasses: 4 Reasons to View The Sun (That Aren't an Eclipse) Since the dawn of mankind, humans have been looking up to the heavens with an unwavering curiosity. While science has helped us understand our solar system – and our place in that solar system – there is still so much for us to learn. That’s why, to this day, we can’t help but seek out answers to those age-old questions through thoughtful study and careful exploration – especially when it comes to questions about the Sun! But did you know that you don’t have to wait for a solar eclipse to stu...
  13. The Meaning of an Eclipse to Cultures Throughout History A blessing? A curse? A sign of good things to come, or doom on the horizon? Throughout the course of history, total solar eclipses have been observed in awe, as astounding astronomical events. And before modern science was able to offer us a better explanation of what was actually happening during a solar eclipse, ancient cultures developed their own solar eclipse meanings and interpretations Let’s take a look at a few of the most fascinating ways that cultures have explained solar eclipses o...
  14. The Study of Color: A Beginner’s Guide to Chromatics Color plays a critical role in our world and in our everyday lives. Color is how we express ourselves, how we communicate with one another – how we know whether to stop or go at a traffic light! Color can influence our actions, and trigger emotional reactions. We take it for granted, but color… well, it colors our world! The study of color, also known as chromatics, is a fascinating field, and without it, we wouldn’t know nearly as much as we do about rainbows! Sure, chromatics are about stud...
  15. The Eclipse Megamovie Project: Collecting Eclipse Images A total solar eclipse is a magical event to behold, which is why each eclipse draws thousands of people who want to experience it first-hand. With the advent of the internet, social media, and the ability to connect and communicate, scientists are now turning to these hoards of enthusiastic eclipse chasers to help document the events in a way that has never before been done. By taking advantage of the thousands of people who gather to experience the total solar eclipse, researchers with the E...
  16. What is an Annular Eclipse? There is a lot about our solar system that is truly awe-inspiring. While the sheer size of our galaxy, the mysterious surfaces of distant planets, and the physics of a black hole can keep us fixed in amazement and wonder, some of the most spectacular sights in our solar system can be seen with the naked eye – from right here on Earth. Of course we are talking about eclipses! An eclipse is essentially the result of a beautiful cosmic coincidence. That’s because the Sun just so happens to be th...