Some NASA DATA For ya.

NASA DATA provides various resources for accessing current solar data. The Solar Data Browsing section on the Heliophysics Event Knowledgebase (HEK) offers near-real-time and archived information about active regions and solar activity, allowing users to visualize solar images and event data through tools like Helioviewer and the Solar Data Analysis Center​ (Hesperia)​.

For more specific solar irradiance data, NASA’s Earthdata platform discusses the influence of the sun on Earth’s systems and provides tools and resources to learn about and engage with Earth science data, including solar measurements​ (Earthdata)​.

Additionally, the Solar Data Analysis Center (SDAC) at NASA/GSFC offers current solar images, which are updated every 30 minutes, providing a comprehensive view of the sun’s activity across various wavelengths and instruments like the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI)​ (Umbra NASA)​.

To access these resources directly and explore the latest solar data and images, you can visit the following websites:

• NASA Solar Data Browsing
• NASA Earthdata
• NASA SDAC Solar Images

For the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, NASA has provided detailed data and maps illustrating the path of totality and areas of partial eclipse. These resources include shapefiles and maps showing the central path, duration of totality, and contours of partial obscuration at various intervals. The maps also feature the path of the moon’s shadow (umbra) across the Earth’s surface, with times and durations of the eclipse event marked at specific locations.

The 2024 eclipse will traverse North America, offering a unique opportunity to observe totality or partial eclipse phases, depending on your location. The detailed maps and data from NASA are invaluable for planning observations and understanding the dynamics of this celestial event.

You can access high-resolution maps, shapefiles, and more detailed information through NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio and the Eclipse Web Site. These resources are designed to help both the public and scientific community prepare for and study the eclipse:

• NASA SVS | The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
• NASA SVS | The 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses: Map and Data
• NASA – Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 Apr 08

These platforms provide detailed visualizations, including the path of totality, the extent of partial eclipses, and specific timing for various locations, enhancing the viewing experience and scientific study of the eclipse.