When the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, it creates an eclipse. — -- Get ready for a total solar eclipse when the moon obscures the sun, darkening the skies and casting a ...

Astronomers worldwide are preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, with a peak totality of about 6 minutes and 23 seconds.

Prepare for the longest total solar eclipse in 100 years! Discover when and how to watch the August 2, 2027 event, including ...

A solar eclipse has become one of the world’s most fascinating and highly anticipated events. Skywatchers break out their special eclipse-viewing glasses and make a day of it. Thanks to researchers ...

A partial solar eclipse is happening today (Sept. 21), offering skywatchers a chance to see the moon appear to take a "bite" out of the sun. The eclipse begins at 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT), reaching ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- With all the exciting things New Yorkers and tourists see on a daily basis, the upcoming solar eclipse is topping the list. Monday's solar eclipse is set to be a much better ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Libyan youths watch the solar eclipse in the desert tourist ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured the moon ...

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 ...

The August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse will be the longest of the century, offering several minutes of darkness across parts of Africa, the Middle East and southern Europe, with widespread global ...

A rare annular solar eclipse is set to create a breathtaking ring of fire almost exclusively over Antarctica's vast ice ...

UPDATE: For the latest tips and advice on seeing the May 20 solar eclipse, see: Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20: Complete Coverage When the sun vanishes behind the moon for the first time over the ...