Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how a solar eclipse happens

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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[CruzCruz-nwfi]

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

[joe]

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

[michaelccopelandsr]

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.

[edwardcurran]

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

[michaelmashughuli]

This was so awesome. Their personalities actually match perfectly

[paladin]

Neil is one of the most lovable superstars on Earth.

[grillguy]

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😂🤣

[doncbeni]

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

[MoonStar-vvqb]

America's Scientist, Weatherman and News Anchor

[mattlawson]

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.

[MrSoles]

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

[tiffanyms]

He was born for this role. His excitement is infectious

[facelessman]

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. <3

[naydeepolanco]

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!

[spinningbackkick]

Three respectable accomplished men talking science.

[cleverusername]

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

[DCnativeArtist]

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

[IntelligentQuotient-sg]

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!

[mayanksharma]

Three black men walk into a planetarium 😁

[googleaccount]

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