Close Modal Eclipse Demystified: An Evening with Dr. Phil Plait Join The Bad Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait for an evening of astronomy and humor as he presents everything you need to know about eclipses. Image On April 8, 2024, the United States will be treated to one of the rarest and most spectacular of celestial events: a total solar eclipse. Join renowned science communicator Dr. Phil Plait for a memorable evening of astronomy and humor as he presents everything you need to know to safely watch the literally out-of-this-world event, explains the science behind it, and even debunks a misconception or two about eclipses. Get Tickets Date and Time Wednesday, April 3 | 6:30 pm Audience All Ages Location Mugar Omni Theater View Map Price $15 Language English Get Tickets Date and Time Wednesday, April 3 | 6:30 pm Audience All Ages Location Mugar Omni Theater View Map Price $15 Language English On April 8, 2024, the United States will be treated to one of the rarest and most spectacular of celestial events: a total solar eclipse. Join renowned science communicator Dr. Phil Plait for a memorable evening of astronomy and humor as he presents everything you need to know to safely watch the literally out-of-this-world event, explains the science behind it, and even debunks a misconception or two about eclipses. Featuring Image Phil Plait Phil Plait, known as The Bad Astronomer online because of his penchant for calling out misinformation, earned his doctorate in astronomy at the University of Virginia, and worked on the Hubble Space Telescope as a NASA contractor at the Goddard Space Flight Center. He is the author of the books Bad Astronomy and Death From The Skies, and writes the thrice-weekly Bad Astronomy newsletter that keeps subscribers apprised of the latest sky news. He was the head science writer for Bill Nye Saves the World on Netflix in 2017. He wrote and hosted Crash Course Astronomy, a 46-part educational web series that has over 70 million views.