A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...

In a year with at least two eclipses, the start of October is about to usher in the chance to see a “Ring of Fire.” On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse is expected to be seen in the skies above, ...

The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, and will be visible from a remote part of Antarctica. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the ...

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14. According to ...

The countdown for the year's first (and only) total lunar eclipse begins. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It'll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scientists threw everything they had at the sky during the solar eclipse that swept across much of the United States on April 8, 2024. They deployed high-altitude aircraft, enlisted ...