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A partial solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, June 10, 2021.

The last partial solar eclipse of 2022 is today, here’s what you need to know

By Ben Turner published

The moon will block out the sun across Europe, north Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia

Space
This ancient Greek "computer" called the Antikythera mechanism continues to puzzle scientists as to what it was used for.

Ancient Greeks Built an Eclipse-Predicting 'Computer' 2,000 Years Ago

By Tia Ghose last updated

An ancient astronomical calculator known as the Antikythera mechanism was used to predict both solar and lunar eclipses, research shows.

Human Behavior
This NASA illustration depicts a solitary black hole in space, with its gravity warping the view of stars and galaxies in the background.

The 7 most terrifying things in space

By Jamie Carter published

Here are seven of the most terrifying things in space, including solar flares, black holes and supernovas.

Astronomy
Moon (black circle) passing in front of the sun (a fiery yellow circle).

Stunning solar eclipse caught by NASA in incredible closeup

By Elizabeth Howell published

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in outer space spotted a solar eclipse when the moon passed in front of the sun on June 29, 2022.

Astronomy
This composite image shows the moon during a lunar eclipse in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2018.

Here's how to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse today and tomorrow

By Elizabeth Howell published

We'll help you get set up outdoors or online, depending on your location or your preference.

Astronomy
The moon looks red during a total lunar eclipse.

Flower moon lunar eclipse rises this weekend: Everything you need to know

By Elizabeth Howell published

You can watch a lunar eclipse turn the Flower Moon red on May 15 or 16, depending on your location, and it's even broadcast online in case you can't see it in person.

Astronomy
A livestream from TimeandDate.com captured this stunning view of a solar eclipse in Argentina on April 30, 2022.

Black Moon solar eclipse looks otherworldly in stunning images

By Elizabeth Howell published

The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.

Astronomy
A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Lewes Beach in Delaware.

Don't miss the solar eclipse today: How to watch live

By Elizabeth Howell published

As much as 64% of the sun will temporarily disappear from view Saturday (April 30), as a rare solar eclipse moves across part of our planet.

Astronomy
A partial solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, June 10, 2021.

The April 30 solar eclipse: When, where and what to expect.

By Elizabeth Howell published

A partial solar eclipse is happening on April 30. Find out when, where and how to view the spectacular phenomenon.

Astronomy
During totality, which lasted about 1 minute and 54 seconds, moon's shadow blocked the sun's rays.

Dazzling photos of the solar eclipse from Antarctica

By Laura Geggel published

Photos from the solar eclipse on Dec. 4, 2021 as seen from Antarctica.

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