What is a ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse?
A rare hybrid eclipse will occur in 2023. Here’s what that means and how it will affect eclipse-chasers
Read moreA rare hybrid eclipse will occur in 2023. Here’s what that means and how it will affect eclipse-chasers
Read moreIt’s the most amazing natural event you could hope to witness, but if you want your moment with the Sun,
Read moreSome eclipse phenomena are better away from the centerline of the path of totality, but it’s a risky business
Read moreThis “deep” annular solar eclipse has no equal for over a decade.
Read moreIf you’ve seen more than one total solar eclipse you will have seen with your own eyes how the shape
Read moreNeil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins all observed Totality from space on their way to the first moon landing
Read moreEinstein’s general theory of relativity was studied at an ultra-long total solar eclipse
Read moreCan you read an eclipse map? Learn how with eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler
Read moreEclipses now fascinate as natural and predictable spectacles, but throughout history paranoid humans have used their vivid imaginations to explain
Read moreTotal, Annular, Partial or Lunar? Know what to expect before you make plans to travel
Read moreWith just a smartphone you can produce a nice souvenir photo of the eclipse
Read moreIt won’t get you a professional photo of the eclipse, but great results are possible
Read moreAre you prepared for August 21? With these simple tips, you will be
Read moreConfused about when and when not to wear your solar eclipse glasses? Don’t be.
Read moreFrom underestimating traffic to using flash during totality, here’s what not to do during the eclipse of the Sun
Read moreAre you ready for August 21? You will be with these links
Read moreWhy not make Virtual Reality-proof video of this amazing all-sky event?
Read moreA pair of binoculars, a tripod and some cardboard is all you need to make a solar projector
Read moreSpecial solar eclipse glasses are required to look at the sun, but those inside the Path of Totality ONLY must
Read moreTotality is not science, it’s a highly personal and intense experience, finds eclipse psychologist Dr. Kate Russo
Read moreEclipse types: know your Total from your Partial, Annular & Hybrid solar eclipses
Read moreA 48-inch cardboard tube, some tin foil and a pin is all you need to make a solar viewer
Read morePartial eclipses are partially interesting, but they’re not in the same ballpark as witnessing Totality
Read moreBecome an expert on the eclipse in under a minute
Read moreGet ready for a powerful flash of sunlight you will remember for the rest of your life
Read moreA Total Solar Eclipse is brief and, for many, baffling if you’ve not seen one before. Here’s what not to
Read moreCitizen scientists will send in photos of the Total Solar Eclipse to create a continuous view of Totality as it
Read moreFrom where the Moon shadow will engulf to how fast the Moon shadow to moves, here’s everything you wanted to
Read moreExpect crowds at Southern Illinois’s highest point for a 360-degree sunset effect
Read moreThis is why you don’t want to be fiddling with your phone or camera during Totality on August 21
Read moreBright flashes of light from around the limb of the moon are a moving spectacle during Totality
Read moreIf you’ve seen Totality many times, consider going to the edge of the eclipse track for some unique phenomena
Read moreThe Sun has a cycle that lasts roughly 11 years, and right now we’re heading towards the trough. Does it
Read more“The knowledge of the true lunar limb profile is a major breakthrough” says eclipse mapper Xavier Jubier
Read moreThere are over 180 moons casting shadows in the Solar System, but none feature the magical moment of Totality
Read moreThe alignment of the Earth, Moon and Sun is a simple, yet inspirational moment, and it happens during every Total
Read moreThe crescent Sun’s sharper shadows and silvery light just before Totality are beyond odd
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Read moreBack in 1973, Concorde raced the Moon’s shadow along the the Tropic of Cancer
Read moreWhy is Totality so enthralling? And why does your cat not care?
Read moreWhat is the Path of Totality? And why is it so important?
Read moreAll the talk is about finding clear skies for the Total Solar Eclipse, but there is something unique about experiencing
Read moreMany people think they’ve seen a Total Solar Eclipse. They haven’t.
Read moreFrom First Contact to Totality
Read moreSince there’s a New Moon every 28 days, why doesn’t it eclipse the Sun every month?
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