What does an eclipse sound like? This device lets blind people hear the changing light

A solar eclipse is a sight to behold. But this year, hundreds of people across North America will be able to listen to the rare celestial event, thanks to a device designed by Harvard astronomers.

What does an eclipse sound like? This device lets blind people hear the changing light
A smiling young woman in a jean jacket wears eclipse glasses and headphones attached to a small blue box that she holds towards the sky.

A solar eclipse is a sight to behold. But this year, hundreds of people across North America will be able to listen to the rare celestial event, thanks to a device designed by Harvard astronomers.