<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to &lt;em&gt;The Cosmic Companion&lt;/em&gt;. I’m James G. Maynard. This week, we take the first of two looks at the upcoming solar eclipse coming on 8 April. Later in the show, we will be talking with noted physicist, mathematician, and developer Stephen Wolfram about his new book, &lt;em&gt;Predicting the Eclipse&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From ancient fears and superstitions to modern-day scientific predictions, the history of eclipse forecasting is a captivating tale of human curiosity and ingenuity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you ever looked up at the sky during an eclipse and wondered how people in the past reacted to this awe-inspiring sight? Admit it. I know you have!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

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Solar Eclipse 2024: Predicting Eclipses with Stephen Wolfram

MAR 23, 202467 MIN
The Cosmic Companion - Astronomy, Space, Technology Advancing Humanity

Solar Eclipse 2024: Predicting Eclipses with Stephen Wolfram

MAR 23, 202467 MIN

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<p>Welcome back to <em>The Cosmic Companion</em>. I’m James G. Maynard. This week, we take the first of two looks at the upcoming solar eclipse coming on 8 April. Later in the show, we will be talking with noted physicist, mathematician, and developer Stephen Wolfram about his new book, <em>Predicting the Eclipse</em>. </p><p>From ancient fears and superstitions to modern-day scientific predictions, the history of eclipse forecasting is a captivating tale of human curiosity and ingenuity.</p><p>Have you ever looked up at the sky during an eclipse and wondered how people in the past reacted to this awe-inspiring sight? Admit it. I know you have!</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe</a>