Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how a solar eclipse happens

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2 ай бұрын

Lester Holt and Al Roker join America’s top astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to learn about how a solar eclipse happens ahead of the eclipse that will cross North America on April 8.
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@RYN988 Ай бұрын

Guy was born to be an educator.

@InnerLuminosity Ай бұрын

I'm sure he thinks the same

@SuperEmpath1061 Ай бұрын

Guy was born to be an actor...

@pseudoname3159 Ай бұрын

@@SuperEmpath1061Well, he's great for his role as a science communicator then. Acting as what? Lol

@konbizzz2479 Ай бұрын

He could be my astrology teacher

@yellostallion Ай бұрын

NDT's child curiosity is high level

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@CruzCruz-nw7fi Ай бұрын

He gets so excited teaching ppl I love that about mr deGrasse Tyson

@PMW3 Ай бұрын

*Doctor

@SoulJurr16 Ай бұрын

That's Dr. Tyson, to you, and to all, good sir!

@mynamemylastname7179 Ай бұрын

He is excited teaching people 🐃💩 and they eat that 💩up as true fact

@qmydlsagaming889 Ай бұрын

Agree, I love how passionate Mr. Tyson is

@mynamemylastname7179 Ай бұрын

What he teaches is fairy tales

@grillguy3845 Ай бұрын

I love this interaction. Yo momma says you're so bright, that's why she calls you son. LOL That took me all the way out! LOL😂🤣

@tesiadavis6696 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@dd1984mm Ай бұрын

😂😂

@grillguy3845 Ай бұрын

When I watched it again, Lester made me laugh because of his response was...exactly. I think he was thrown off by that. LOL

@joe6096 Ай бұрын

I love Dr. Tyson. Every science teacher should be like him.

@mynamemylastname7179 Ай бұрын

Every Science teacher is not as dumb as him though.

@weimpromptu Ай бұрын

@@mynamemylastname7179 ironically, the grammer should be "not as dumb as he", not " as dumb as him". Pay attention if you gonna be critical about being dumb.

@Avi-gk2my Ай бұрын

The ending made me tear 🤣🤣🤣

@timothyb3121 Ай бұрын

@mynamemylastname7179 You sound like a True Edomite 😈.

@TSYouTuber Ай бұрын

@@weimpromptuironically it’s “grammar” not “grammer” lol

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Ай бұрын

Disclaimer and Trigger warning: This video contains copious amounts of truth and common sense. These values have been found to break what ever flat-earthers use to think with.

@mrpearson1230 Ай бұрын

Best comment

@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage Ай бұрын

😂🤣 you're wild!

@michaelccopelandsr7120 Ай бұрын

@@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage Thank you ;-P

@CoolWeather28 Ай бұрын

Nope.

@user-zh9zz5ru6r Ай бұрын

@@CoolWeather28 Yup.

@omnimo Ай бұрын

Three national treasures in a video!

@DarweshiMadyun Ай бұрын

Shivers all across my being

@Codacoli Ай бұрын

Haha cool

@lowridingtrucks88 Ай бұрын

Yes!

@rbellot11 Ай бұрын

3 Positive black men

@edwardcurran2512 Ай бұрын

Al's ending emotional display was the absolute perfect entertainment component of this informative video.

@michaelmashughuli5937 Ай бұрын

This was so awesome. Their personalities actually match perfectly

@tiffanyms2881 Ай бұрын

He was born for this role. His excitement is infectious

@MoonStar-vv7qb Ай бұрын

America's Scientist, Weatherman and News Anchor

@bkpatl2532 Ай бұрын

And out of the 3, only the America's Scientist "Dr. Tyson" is correct and full of knowledge and very inspiring.

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

@@bkpatl2532Yet, he can't define what a woman is.

@mattlawson714 Ай бұрын

I love how excited he gets about explaining these things, it’s like if you ask a seven-year-old what their favorite dinosaur is.

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

Many scientists stay like that their whole lives. ❤

@mattlawson714 Ай бұрын

@@yvonneplant9434 I got my science credits in college taking two astronomy courses taught by the same professor and he was like this. Just giddy and passionate.

@dd1984mm Ай бұрын

I saw him at a lecture 10 years ago, and he was just as enthusiastic as he is here. 😁

@yoni-in-BHAM Ай бұрын

As excited as I am to watch, listen and learn! 🤸‍♀️

@facelessman5362 Ай бұрын

As a 30 year old black man who was always interested in math and science as a young kid seeing these three role models discuss this is truly something. It's okay to be a black nerd, intellectual, and curious about things that matter in the universe.

@paladin1726 Ай бұрын

Neil is one of the most lovable superstars on Earth.

@whatabouttheearth Ай бұрын

Think about it. Since scientists before him were not in the internet age, he is the most famous and known astronomer (while he's living) ever. Meaning that while he is still alive more people know his name than any other astronomer and possibly scientist in history.

@whatabouttheearth Ай бұрын

@naydeepolanco1603 Ай бұрын

Wow, three of the most likeable and respected African American TV personalities in one video, Now that is a moment to Celebrate like an eclipse!

@diegoflores9237 Ай бұрын

Diversity hires

@fitforfreelance Ай бұрын

Legends!

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

Why did you bring up race? Are you racist?

@doncbeni Ай бұрын

Can they do segments together more often?? This was awesome!!

@mrjr03 Ай бұрын

PLEASE!!

@spinningbackkick6021 Ай бұрын

Three respectable accomplished men talking science.

@cleverusername9369 Ай бұрын

Neil is so excited he's literally dancing. I love this guy

@MrSoles Ай бұрын

3:52 "Your mama says that you're so bright, that's why she calls you son." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯

@DCnativeArtist Ай бұрын

I remember being a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson way before he became super famous 🎉 He is somone I could talk to for hours. 😃

@kkcrreed9867 Ай бұрын

Lester Holt had me cracking up with that flashlight! AL Roker had me laughing too! LOL I didnt realize we had two comedians on board! DeGrasse Tyson is always great! The Amazing Educator!

@googleaccount5225 Ай бұрын

You can't report on the Eclipse legitimately without Neil DeGrass Tyson.

@Stellar-Nucleosynthesis Ай бұрын

What a brown nose statement. 😂 Many in the eclipse chasing community do way more research and contributions to science than Neil. Maybe you should open your eyes.

@anh1192 Ай бұрын

Have always loved Neil’s infinite passion 🌎 🌕 ☀️

@juliangarcia2010 Ай бұрын

😂Give these three men a podcast there’s great chemistry between them. They seen like old good friends.🎙️

@c2orhythmandarts167 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful show of brotherhood, friendship & joy while being freakin excellent & brilliant!!! 💜🔥💪🏾🙏🏾

@nitamckeethen6986 Ай бұрын

What a smart, enthusiastic man. Fun to watch.

@polycrase Ай бұрын

Clouds: "Hold my beer."

@bbtank3000 Ай бұрын

Imagine Neil and Jeff Goldblum having a conversation.

@tamikajohnson6910 Ай бұрын

No one would be able to follow 😂

@shoWbitz Ай бұрын

Yes yes

@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh someone should totally make that happen.❤

@joejuan5022 Ай бұрын

yes yes yes yes…

@spasticjaguar Ай бұрын

They did! It's an episode of Star Talk

@mayanksharma3832 Ай бұрын

Three black men walk into a planetarium 😁

@Abdega Ай бұрын

5:19 “DARK! DARK! DARK!”

@yvonneplant9434 Ай бұрын

The head astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Derrick Pitts, is also black.

@waynejackson169 Ай бұрын

@@yvonneplant9434 OK, then let's change the scenario. Four black men walked in a planetarium.....😅

@mynamemylastname7179 Ай бұрын

... and they are all confused as Fack cause "...that Stuff is FLAT" --Kneel deGas TySin.

@YouB3anz Ай бұрын

why they gotta black huh?!

@The10folks Ай бұрын

I love these guys. What chemistry together!!

@benbohannon Ай бұрын

Enjoyed seeing Lester Holt let loose a bit.

@gigs2riches892 Ай бұрын

adorable synergy

@laskatz3626 Ай бұрын

This was so informative and with the funny threesome of Al Roker , Lester Holt and of course Neil, this solar eclipse episode was hilarious too. Thanks you guys. ❤❤❤

@pauldavis1963 Ай бұрын

I love Neil is cursing up a storm.

@simpleuser0001 Ай бұрын

I watched the eclipse back in 2017. It was an amazing experience to see the glowing ring of the sun, the stars and planets all around and the deep dark night that all only lasted a few minutes. I had to travel a few hundred miles for it and even stayed a night at a hotel. Now I just drive about 45 minutes deeper into the path of totality that I'm already inside of to get more time. The clouds are the only concern I have for this eclipse.

@JOSEPHDECROSS Ай бұрын

I cried with Al at the end. OMG! What a trio for a Universal class; even ET and Elliot would've listening in awe... and as I see it coming... Et would've lighted his own finger to Neil saying, "Home, home... to much war around the world..!"

@skyweezynU Ай бұрын

who could ever dislike this man...wish him many years ahead

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

He can't define what a woman is.

@metalzonemt-2 Ай бұрын

@@beachlife4704 Cool story, Sergei.

@0-Elias-0 Ай бұрын

The _Yo' Momma_ joke stole the show, though (3:52)

@Aki-OB1 Ай бұрын

Probably the best NBC video I’ve ever seen. 3 of the greatest human beings having fun educating us.

@utmastuh Ай бұрын

Al's got some dad jokes haha

@celsdogg Ай бұрын

His positive mama joke got me!

@Grahzzyvtvlog Ай бұрын

😂

@fitforfreelance Ай бұрын

Solid moment between legendary dudes featuring some science 💯

@justgainz4407 Ай бұрын

I need to go on a road trip with these guys 😂

@tassymccormick Ай бұрын

He loves to teach, and he’s the best at it.

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

Ask him to teach what a woman is. He can't.

@tassymccormick Ай бұрын

@@beachlife4704 I already know the answer to that. I’d rather ask him about things I don’t already know.

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

@@tassymccormick My point is, he DOESN'T know what a woman is. How smart can he be when he doesn't know something any fifth grader knows?

@tassymccormick Ай бұрын

@@beachlife4704 he knows. He tries not to get canceled. He has to choose his words carefully.

@beachlife4704 Ай бұрын

@@tassymccormick No, he actually advocates for he. He believes there is a gender spectrum which doesn't exist. Not trying to get canceled is one thing. He full on embraces this BS. Just look it up right here on KZfaq. That's why I say, the guy isn't very smart if he can't define what a woman is. I'll do it. A woman is an adult human who is female that has two X chromosomes. There. I just did what NDT couldn't.

@doublem4471 Ай бұрын

OMG🎉 I want to be in this class of INNOVATIVE teachers! I now understand the workings of an eclispe! Dr deGrassi is the best!! Luv the trio🎉

@cbreezy1322 Ай бұрын

Now that was awesome! May not ever see the 3 of them together again but that was comedy trio esque!

@preciousazalea1897 Ай бұрын

I just love how excited the is talking about it. He’s so precious 🥹

@mcmaizen Ай бұрын

This was enjoyable and Dr. Degrasse’s enthusiasm is infectious. More of these please 😊

@PamelaMoore-yt5yy Ай бұрын

I love this. 3 Black men talking about science ❤❤❤❤

@ianlassitter2397 Ай бұрын

Racist.

@ReperJoe8277 Ай бұрын

They had me crying at the end, very funny moment between the 3

@annking1576 Ай бұрын

Here's someone's description of how the light around you on earth appeared. - "Having seen 95%ish partial eclipse, I can attest that the sky absolutely gets dark in that weird way where it’s dark like at dusk or dawn but the light is still blue-dominated instead of the reddish hues of sunrise and sunset. The best comparison I’ve heard for it was a “day for night” filter, except in real life.". /. This description of how it looks when it darkens from the solar eclipse is spot on! Another thing I noticed was how we saw cloud shadows on the ground that looked like small fast waves. By the time I got my camera ready to video it, it stopped! :~(.

@TheSt1ngRay Ай бұрын

one of my favorite astro physicist never fails..

@BradiKal61 Ай бұрын

This is a really food explanation of how and why an eclipse happens. Most reports gloss over important details

@BradiKal61 Ай бұрын

Two times now Ive travelled to the center of totality and IT WAS COMPLETELY WORTH IT Seeing only a partial eclipse is like having cake with no frosting. Totality IS the frosting

@marianaburgosmendez2472 Ай бұрын

I looooove Dr. Neil so much!🥹🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@bertreynolds8146 Ай бұрын

Niel certainly enjoys his job. He just chilling on national TV like it's a Tuesday and his own show.

@lovechildwallflower2289. Ай бұрын

Tyson is my favorite I love watching his series. The only one that's makes astrology Amazing 🥰🥰

@fromnorway643 Ай бұрын

Astrology?

@threetreasures7698 Ай бұрын

Neil would scream and cuss if he read this! 😂😂

@MrAshar6933 Ай бұрын

just to sit down with these 3 and listen to the cipher would be top of the bucket list

@thisissostupidqsdfva Ай бұрын

I can summarize how an eclipse words in a single sentence: the moon blocks the sun😮

@BrienAhern Ай бұрын

After having just witnessed this, in full totality, this will be me at every party for a year from now. It was spectacular.

@whatabouttheearth Ай бұрын

Our moon is one of the rare moons that crashed into the planet it orbits around before it started orbiting. A mars size planet named Theia crashed into Earth and exploded, leaving part of its remains to forever be part of earth, and the rest orbited earth as debris rings until it coalesced and compacted as our moon. Through the biogeochemical cycles, the elements (as in periodic elements) that are the Earth, including those that came from Theia, become part of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere every day. We being heterotrophs of the biosphere eat the plants and animals of the rest of the biosphere and those same elements become our literal physical composition. What you are made of right now is Earth and Theia. You and that moon have a lot more in common than you realize. You are the earth, and part of the earth is the moons former self. SCIENCE!

@whatabouttheearth Ай бұрын

@ThePiedra777 Ай бұрын

These three should all have a show together

@kidistight Ай бұрын

I love how Lester just kept appearing throughout the segment.

@BryanNsadhu Ай бұрын

I love how passionate this man is 😂😂

@davidmadison9369 Ай бұрын

There’s something special about three black men talking science on TV. Rarer than a solar eclipse.

@kitti9969 Ай бұрын

"When the moon covers 99% of the sun one percent sliver still remains. That's the light equivalent to 10,000 full moons." That is mind blowing. I haven't learnt this fact until now. Truly amazing.

@MKEbeatz Ай бұрын

The dad jokes are never gonna die😃

@fodetoure1576 Ай бұрын

The energy between these 3 was great--Roger saying “that’s why he’s our anchor” was a bar

@jovanrameau3578 Ай бұрын

This was pure magical, profound, entertainment and comical at the same time. Genius!

@kaivalya931 Ай бұрын

flat earthers been real quite since this video dropped

@DeshanHoward Ай бұрын

Great video! Shout out to Al for the comic relief!

@x_flies Ай бұрын

First man I thought of when thinking about the Eclipse was NDGT. This is the man!!

@SheSweetLikSugarNSavage Ай бұрын

❤❤ Wow...wake up to find this playing. Such a wonderful science treat. What a awesome trio giving great information, and just laughing up a storm together. 😆 Nothing but good vibes here. Beautiful❤I absolutely love it to the moon and beyond.

@jeffngarden Ай бұрын

It was bright as day with 98% coverage yesterday! It got pitch black seconds later with Totality 🌚🌞👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 wow

@Ephraim_Mukoso Ай бұрын

He is the coolest guy I have ever seen.

@janice4146 Ай бұрын

Neil deGrasse Tyson is everything! I love him.

@quique8359 Ай бұрын

And we are active participants in the ballet, by rebelling against that force that keeps us grounded. Literally ❤

@jeadevoe209 Ай бұрын

Wow who knew?! Thank you Mr Tyson always a pleasure to listen to your talks Cosmic Ballet love it

@Grahzzyvtvlog Ай бұрын

The jokes alone are eclipsing the actual science

@alphabrainwave Ай бұрын

A lot of people are afraid of eclipses. The only thing to fear is sphere itself.

@rajmathew6220 Ай бұрын

We all need to approach our lives with the enthusiasm this man brings to/approaches his

@salpirwani Ай бұрын

Your Momma says you're so bright that's why she calls you Son! 😂😂 AL been sitting on Pun for a minute!

@emekaagbo6697 Ай бұрын

A good teacher always enjoys educating people

@peetgikeri5245 Ай бұрын

Dude's always in the meta verse

@debrarantilla9879 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! So cool

@TarnishedBuddha Ай бұрын

This is educational and so sweet to see these men interacting like this.

@emillion4470 Ай бұрын

In "83, I experienced a total eclipse... of the heart. I'm still not over it.

@cjlovasco6977 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

@moonshoes11 Ай бұрын

NDT for President.

@grantdexter6680 Ай бұрын

This is the best thing I've seen in awhile - the straight guy the sidekick and the star (not the sun lol)

@deeanna8448 Ай бұрын

I love his enthusiasm!

@nn260 Ай бұрын

lol I was searching all over Neil, and be hold found him thanks to NBC. he explains very well that we can teach our kids too. Great crew and amazing video. ❤ from Canada.