You can help NASA out during this summer's solar eclipse

A major solar eclipse will be taking place on August 21, and NASA needs your help when it comes to collecting data.

The GLOBE program, an educational initiative supported by NASA, has launched an app to encourage those along the path of the solar eclipse to help contribute their findings. With just a little bit of effort, you can participate in an actual scientific study.

The solar eclipse will be seen across continental United States, and during August's eclipse NASA is intent on gathering information from folks across the country regarding how drastically temperatures will shift.

You can register as a citizen scientist by downloading the free Globe Observer app and grabbing a thermometer, as suggested by the information in the app. There will be instructions laying out how to record and submit information you gather.

“No matter where you are in North America, whether it’s cloudy, clear or rainy, NASA wants as many people as possible to help with this citizen science project,” said Kristen Weaver, deputy coordinator said in a statement from NASA. “We want to inspire a million eclipse viewers to become eclipse scientists.”