Solar eclipse
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Space photo of the week: The moon begins its big eclipse orbit in stunning ISS photo
By Jamie Carter published
International Space Station astronauts orbiting 270 miles above Earth have photographed the moon on the cusp of 2024's first "eclipse season."
Grab a pack of five eclipse glasses with an excellent Amazon deal to watch the solar eclipse with company
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal This pack of five solar eclipse glasses lets you and your loved ones safely view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — and they even come with a smartphone lens for taking photographs.
How to make a solar eclipse viewer to safely watch the total solar eclipse on April 8
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Don't have a pair of eclipse glasses to view the April 8 total solar eclipse? No sweat; you can make a safe and simple DIY eclipse viewer with a box, some tinfoil, and a few household craft supplies.
Places with the best weather to watch the April 8 solar eclipse (and what happens if it's cloudy where you are)
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer an incredible view of the fully obscured sun — but some places along the path of totality may see cloudy weather. Here's how to plan for the best view possible.
How total solar eclipses help us measure ancient history
By Sarah Sadavoy published
Total solar eclipses, like the upcoming one on April 8, occur on reliable schedules that we can calculate far into the past. This information helps researchers date mysterious events from ancient history.
How often do solar eclipses occur?
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America for the second time in less than seven years. That's not typical; here’s how often solar eclipses occur, and when the next total solar eclipse will be visible.
Grab a pair of cheap solar eclipse glasses with this excellent deal on Amazon
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal The April 8 total solar eclipse is fast approaching, and Amazon is selling Soluna's solar viewing glasses for under $10.
Why ISS astronauts don't know where to look for the April 8 total solar eclipse
By Elizabeth Howell published
The cameras aboard the International Space Station may be ready, but it's still not clear where to point them in order to capture the April 8 total solar eclipse.
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