August 12
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026. The Science Museum has organized an inclusive science outreach event to make the solar eclipse accessible to all audiences. This event was created with the goal of offering an accessible alternative for those who cannot travel to the site, focusing on the shared experience and understanding of the phenomenon.
An experience for all the senses
Live accompaniment on the phenomenon with expert communicators.
Animation with sound accompanying the eclipse which will allow us to “listen” to its progress in real time.
Approved Eyewear
Tactile exploration of the eclipseusing various resources:
Models of the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth to understand its shape and scale. |
Embossed Diagrams of the Eclipse, that explain the alignment between the Sun, Earth and the Moon. |
Representation of the totality path on the map, to put it in context the phenomenon geographically. |
Easy-to-read materials with pictograms, designed to make them easier to understand.
Sign language interpreter.
Live broadcast of the eclipse from a weather balloon.
