On Monday afternoon, the moon will move in front of the sun, creating a solar eclipse.

South Florida wont see a total eclipse -- you'll have to travel a bit farther north. But many people here have plans to watchthe partial eclipse, including Dr. James Webb, head of Florida International Universitys Stocker AstroScience Center.

Webb researches and teaches on space, but he's also a talented guitarist. He's combined his passions to release an astronomy-themed album called "Reaching For the Stars." Webb also performs regularly at lectures and events on FIU'scampus.

"I grew up in the '60s and '70swith a lot of good bands around, and I loved the music. But I was always left a little bit cold by the words," Webb said. "I thought if they could have true astronomical meaning, that would be cool. Nobody does that, so I started writing my own songs about astronomy."

WLRNs Kate Stein spoke with Webb about his musical influences, the new NASA telescope that's NOT named after him andhow to see the eclipse safely(he recommends solar glasses or -- since many manufacturers are sold out -- making a pinhole camera).

Webb is scheduled to perform at FIU'seclipse watch party, which starts noon Monday at the StockerAstroScience Center on the Modesto A. Maidique campus.

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Eclipse Safety With The Bob Dylan Of Astronomy: FIU Professor Studies And Sings About The Stars - WLRN