In 2017, I stepped outside to view a total solar eclipse. Witnessing such a rare natural phenomenon sent waves of joy and celebration through my fellow onlookers.
Another total eclipse will occur on April 8 — putting folks across the U.S. in the right place at the right time to experience the profound privilege of witnessing this uncommon astronomical phenomenon.
In preparation, here are some songs to listen to while waiting for and watching the moon eclipse the sun this time around.
– Here & Now senior technical director Mike Moschetto
Here & Now’s eclipse playlist
“The Moon Is In The Wrong Place” by Shannon & The Clams
“Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden
“When the Sun Hits” by Slowdive
“The Sun And The Moon” by mewithoutYou
Cover of “Black Hole Sun” by Norah Jones
Listener picks
“Eclipse” by Pink Floyd, or the band’s full “Dark Side of the Moon” album
“Pink Moon” by Nick Drake
“Sun in Your Eyes” by Gizzly Bear
“Total Eclipse” by Oblivion Express
“Sun Moon Child” by Imani Uzuri
“Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash
Cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Grande Royale Ükulelists of the Black Swamp
Cover of “Bad Moon Rising” by Grande Royale Ükulelists of the Black Swamp
“The Whole of the Moon” by The Waterboys, or covered by Fiona Apple
“Draw Down the Moon” by Foxing
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