Solar eclipse

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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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An eerie solar eclipse seen during the early hours of the morning in New York, on June 10, 2021.

'Ring of fire' solar eclipse wows skywatchers (Photos)

By Jeanna Bryner published

Here's a look at stunning images captured of the partial solar eclipse and the ring of fire.

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Annular solar eclipse 2012

How to watch 'ring of fire' solar eclipse live or online

By Laura Geggel published

Here's how to watch the June 10 solar eclipse in person or virtually.

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A composite image of the annular solar eclipse on Jan. 15, 2010

How to watch the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Thursday

By Laura Geggel published

Don't miss the annular solar eclipse happening this Thursday, June 10.

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The total solar eclipse of Dec. 14, 2020, as seen by NOAA's GOES-16 satellite.

See the moon's shadow on Earth from the 2020 total solar eclipse in these stunning satellite views

By Samantha Mathewson published

Skywatchers in southern South America were treated to a total solar eclipse on Monday (Dec. 14), and a weather satellite captured stunning views of the event from space.

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Annular solar eclipse in desert with a silhouette of a dromedary camel. Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2020 occurs Sunday. Here's how to watch online.

By Elizabeth Howell published

A "ring of fire" solar eclipse will briefly appear in parts of Africa and Asia this weekend, and if you aren't out there in person, you can take in the spectacular show online.

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The moon's shadow passes south of Hurricane Barbara during the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019, in this photo captured by the NOAA/NASA GOES West satellite.

Satellite Image Captures a Total Solar Eclipse and a Hurricane in One Awesome Shot

By Mike Wall published

The GOES-West weather satellite captured the gorgeous shot.

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Magician's Film of 1900 Solar Eclipse Is World's Oldest Astronomical Movie (And It's Pure Magic)

By Mindy Weisberger published

The filmmaker preserved the event for generations to come.

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Blood moon lunar eclipse

Why the July 27 Lunar Eclipse Will Last So Freakishly Long

By Rafi Letzter published

Some simple but fascinating science determines the length of each lunar (and solar) eclipse.

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Feb 2012 partial solar eclipse

Friday the 13th Eclipse Visible to Lucky Few

By Joe Rao, Astronomer published

A solar eclipse is scheduled for Friday the 13th, but most skywatchers will be unlucky without doing a bit of traveling.

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