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Stunning (and spooky) photos of the final solar eclipse of 2022
By Brandon Specktor published
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, half the world saw the moon's shadow creep over the surface of the sun in the year's last partial solar eclipse.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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