Minecraft, Fortnite fans! Twitch, NASA host 'Look Up,' 2024 solar eclipse livestream event
Fortnite and Minecraft players can have a live solar eclipse 2024 viewing event without ever leaving the house on via "Look Up" − a livestream event where virtual and reality meet − Monday, April 8, thanks to a creative partnership, according to a release.
NASA and Twitch plan to provide live footage of the solar eclipse, but that's not all.
Epic Games and Microsoft are also joining in on the fun with the National Esports Association using Stream Together on Twitch to create eclipse-themed versions of Fortnite and Minecraft livestreams.
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A handful of Minecraft and Fortnite streamers and their livestream will appear alongside live eclipse footage brought to you by NASA for an interactive co-stream. This co-stream feature enables streamers to "air another broadcast on their channel while providing unique commentary on the action."
Will there be a 2024 solar eclipse live viewing event on Twitch for Fortnite, Minecraft fans?
Yes. The event begins at 2 p.m. April 8.
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What is the 2024 solar eclipse livestream Twitch event 'Look Up!' for Minecraft, Fortnite fans?
Twitch hosts NASA and Epic Games/Microsoft in collaboration with the National Esports Association to provide a Stream Together event — side-by-side live streams of the solar eclipse along with commentary from Minecraft and Fortnite streamers on the platform.
What is 'Look Up!'? How to view 2024 solar eclipse on Minecraft, Fortnite
Both Fortnite and Minecraft will bring a different viewpoint of the eclipse with educational elements in mind to gamers who play the game from 2-4 p.m. April 8.
Minecraft 2024 solar eclipse 'Look Up' preview
Minecraft players must escape the moon to get to Earth before the eclipse takes place in 'Look Up!' by answering eclipse-themed questions and solving puzzles.
Fortnite 2024 solar eclipse 'Look Up' preview
Fortnite games will have a similar task venturing through different areas that can be accessed by moving through different parts of the eclipse’s path of totality.
How long will Twitch's Stream Together solar eclipse event be featuring Fortnite, Minecraft on April 8?
The event will last 2 hours and will run from 2-4 p.m. ET.
How to watch the 2024 solar eclipse live viewing event for Fortnite, Minecraft fans on Twitch
Anyone interested in joining "Look Up" for the Stream Together solar eclipse experience can take part by visiting Twitch.tv/esportnealive.
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When is the 2024 solar eclipse near me?
The total solar eclipse will take place Monday, April 8, 2024.
Where will the April 8, 2024 solar elipse be visible near me?
According to USA Today, an estimated 44 million people — including 32 million in the United States — are expected to witness the 115-mile-wide line of totality that will run from Mazatlán, Mexico to Newfoundland.
How long will 2024 solar eclipse last near me?
The solar eclipse will last 3 minutes, 49.4 seconds in Indianapolis, according to eclipse2024.org. Visit the website for a list of times and durations by city.
Eclipse 2024 solar glasses near me
Solar eclipse glasses can be found at stores all around the path of totality and some businesses are even offering free solar glasses for the event. Visit indystar.com for a list of places to secure a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses.
Solar eclipse 2024 path of totality
Indianapolis is among several major cities in the direct line of darkness, including Dallas, Cleveland and Buffalo, N.Y.
Where is the best place near me to watch the 2024 solar eclipse?
A total of 13 states will be in the solar eclipse path on April 8.
The weather wildcard could throw a wrench into solar eclipse viewing plans, which is why many people will flock to Texas where cloud cover is not so prominent, according to USA Today.
Here are all 13 states:
When was the last solar eclipse?
Aug. 21, 2017, according to NASA.
When is the next solar eclipse?
According to NASA, the next solar eclipse that will be visible for people in the U.S. won't happen again until Aug. 23, 2044.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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