Solar eclipse
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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