On Feb. 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from a remote part of Antarctica, forming a "ring of fire" for up to 2 minutes, 20 seconds as 96% of the sun's center is eclipsed by the moon ...

Editor's note: The September 2025 partial solar eclipse put on a magnificent show as the moon swept over the face of our sun, darkening the sky over a swathe of the Pacific Ocean. Check out our wrap ...

Star-gazers are over the moon about it. This week, armchair astronomers will be treated to a celestial fireworks display of epic proportions. On September 21, the sky will be graced by a partial solar ...

Solar eclipses occur when the moon gets between Earth and the sun. This causes the moon to cast a shadow onto Earth. A solar eclipse can only take place at the phase of new moon, but different factors ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow over Earth. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, usually about twice a year, when the moon ...

A solar eclipse is what occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the Earth, and a partial eclipse is what happens when that alignment is imperfect. The moon will only partly cover the sun, ...

Eclipse season is almost over — for this year, at least. The second eclipse of September arrives on Sunday, Sept. 21. Only visible in New Zealand and a sliver of Australia, as well as Antarctica, ...

A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible on Sunday, Sept. 21 — but don’t plan a watch party just yet. Only about 16 million people, or 0.2% of the Earth’s population, will be able to view the ...

Earth is about to host a partial solar eclipse on Sunday as the moon’s movement partially obscures the sun. On Sept. 21, a partial solar eclipse will happen over part of Earth’s southern hemisphere, ...

Eclipse season is almost over — for this year, at least. The second eclipse of September arrives on Sunday, Sept. 21. Only visible in New Zealand and a sliver of Australia, as well as Antarctica, ...

Virgo season began with a new moon, and now it’s ending with one, too. On September 21, the skies will deliver a rare encore: the second consecutive Virgo new moon, this one supercharged as a solar ...

Solar installers set up an array on the roof of One Hope Community Church in Hunting Park. (Courtesy of Allen Drew) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions ...