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Where to get solar eclipse glasses last minute
By Brandon Specktor published
It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location.
Solar eclipse 2024: 8 things to watch for during totality
By Jamie Carter last updated
From "diamond rings" to Baily's beads, here's what to look for today during the brief darkness within the path of totality.
April 8 total solar eclipse: Everything you need to know
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in North America today. Here's everything you need to know about where, when, and how to view the 2024 solar eclipse.
April 8 solar eclipse: What time does totality start in every state?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Totality, the moment when the moon completely covers the sun's face, is the climax of a total solar eclipse. Here's what time totality starts in all 13 states where the total solar eclipse will be visible on April 8, and what to expect when the big moment arrives.
Longest eclipse ever: How scientists rode the supersonic Concorde jet to see a 74-minute totality
By Jamie Carter published
In 1973, scientists using the supersonic Concorde jet extended totality to 74 minutes by flying almost as fast as the moon's shadow was moving across Earth.
2024 solar eclipse map: Where to see the eclipse on April 8
By Brandon Specktor published
These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8).
The sun is surprisingly quiet right now. What does this mean for the April 8 total solar eclipse?
By Harry Baker published
Despite nearing its most active period, the sun is unusually inactive right now and may not wake up again before the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8). How will this impact our view of the spectacle?
How and where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse online for free
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America and you can watch all the action live from your own home.
Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a 'dying' sun god during solar eclipses
By Kimberly H. Breuer published
The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times.
Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's what to look for, and where.
By Joe Rao published
When the skies darken during the total solar eclipse on April 8, colors will change, and some stars and planets will be visible in the daytime. Here's what to look for, and where.
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