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2023: Site ES ID #002
Annular Eclipse Data Site: ES ID#002
This Data Analysis site experienced a significant soundscape change on the day of the October 14, 2023, annular eclipse compared to non-eclipse days. To help identify the cause of this change, please listen to each of the three audio recordings below, each 2-3 minutes long. Make sure to listen to the full audio clip. After listening to each recording, complete a short survey about what you heard. Finally, once you’ve listened to all three clips, a final survey will capture your observations on the differences between the eclipse day and the two non-eclipse days. In total, there are three audio clips and four surveys. Completing all the steps to analyze each audio clip and do the final comparison survey should take about 10-15 minutes, and it helps to do all steps in one sitting.
At the end, if you are 18 years or older, you will have the option to include your name if you would like to receive credit as a NASA volunteer scientist if any of the submitted results support scientific research. This is optional; you may remain anonymous. Thank you for your valuable contributions!
ES ID# 002 Audio Analysis #1 of 3
ES ID# 002 Audio Analysis #1
Listen to the entire audio clip and then complete the survey below.
A Google form should load below. If it does not, or if you prefer to complete the survey in another window, click Open the Audio Analysis #1 Survey in another tab.
Site Information
Eclipse Soundscapes Identification Number (ES ID #): 002
Audio Clip Time Frame: 16:36:05 – 16:38:05 UTC
Type of Eclipse: Annular Eclipse
Eclipse Maximum (When the most possible amount of the Sun is blocked): 16:37:25 UTC
Eclipse Coverage (Maximum Percentage of the Sun blocked): 90%
Latitude: 35.689
Longitude: -105.88677
A Google form should load below. If it does not, or if you prefer to complete the survey in another window, click Open the Audio Analysis #2 Survey in another tab.
Site Information
Eclipse Soundscapes Identification Number (ES ID #): 002
Audio Clip Time Frame: 16:36:05 – 16:38:05 UTC
Type of Eclipse: Annular Eclipse
Eclipse Maximum (When the most possible amount of the Sun is blocked): 16:37:25 UTC
Eclipse Coverage (Maximum Percentage of the Sun blocked): 90%
Latitude: 35.689
Longitude: -105.88677
ES ID# 002 Audio Analysis #3 of 3
A Google form should load below. If it does not, or if you prefer to complete the survey in another window, click Open the Audio Analysis #3 Survey in another tab
Site Information
Eclipse Soundscapes Identification Number (ES ID #): 002
Audio Clip Time Frame: 16:36:05 – 16:38:05 UTC
Type of Eclipse: Annular Eclipse
Eclipse Maximum (When the most possible amount of the Sun is blocked): 16:37:25 UTC
Eclipse Coverage (Maximum Percentage of the Sun blocked): 90%
Latitude: 35.689
Longitude: -105.88677
A Google form should load below. If it does not, or if you prefer to complete the survey in another window, click Open the final Survey in another tab.
Help monitor the effects of solar eclipses on wildlife in Central and South America with Sounds in the Darkness
Help monitor the effects of solar eclipses on wildlife in Central and South America with Sounds in the Darkness
Volunteer Science: ES Observer Role
Volunteer Science:ES Observer Role
The lesson plans in the Observer Curriculum have been designed to help prepare students by equipping them with the scientific observation skills and vocabulary they will need to be Eclipse Soundscapes Observers. Now they are ready to participate as ES Observers. Below are two handouts to send home with your students to guide them in this activity:
Click here to download Eclipse Soundscapes Project info & Participation Roles Info Flyer (PDF) This flier will provide parents/guardians with more information about the Eclipse Soundscapes Project. Credit: L.Fuller and ES Team for Eclipse Soundscapes with NASA support under award No. 80NSSC21M0008
To help take effective notes, we recommend using the Eclipse Soundscapes Field Notes handout on Eclipse day.
Click here to download your own Field Notes paper (PDF) [English]
Click here to download your own Field Notes paper (PDF) [Spanish]
Click here to open the Field Notes paper as a Google Doc Copy [English]
Post Eclipse Day - Data Literacy Classroom Activity
We hope you will encourage your students to submit their observations online to the Eclipse Soundscapes Project as it it is very valuable to the science of the eclipse soundscapes project! And, anyone who submits their observations will receive a downloadable ES Observer certificate!
One way to support your students in submitting their observations to the Eclipse Soundscapes project while also helping them improve practical web-form related data literacy skills is to add a post-eclipse ES Observer activity!
You could have your students bring their eclipse observation notes to school after the eclipse. Together you and your students could discuss their observations! Then your students could utilize their notes to fill out the online observation submission web form! All ES Observers should submit their observations on the ES Observer page.
To preview what the online survey will look like, Click here to download ES Observer Role Survey Preview PDF.
ES Observers Under 13
ES Observers under 13 years old will not be asked for their name or email address. The latitude and longitude entry is optional for people under 13 and only allowed if completed with the guidance of an adult.
ACTIVITY FEEDBACK
We want to hear from you! If you used either of these activity ideas or any of these resources, please submit your feedback via a short survey!
Field Notes
What are field notes? Why are they important?
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Baseline Data
What is baseline data? Why is it important?
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Total Solar Eclipse Phases
Total Solar Eclipse Phases
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During a total solar eclipse the moon will pass in front of the sun and block the sun completely during the maximum phase called totality. During totality the sun appears to be a smooth black disc with petals of light! This video will explain the stages of a total solar eclipse that lead up to the maximum phase and follow it.
The video uses descriptive text, imagery, and closed captions. So you can listen, watch or read about the stages – or use all three together, whatever helps you learn best!
Discussion / Notes:
How would you describe totality, also known as the maximum phase of a total solar eclipse?
Eclipse Maximum
What is Eclipse Maximum?
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The video uses descriptive text, imagery, and closed captions. So you can listen, watch or read about the stages – or use all three together, whatever helps you learn best!
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