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Observing, The Sun, Upcoming events

How, when, and where to see the 2024 total solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse of November 1966 as seen by the Gemini 12 astronauts while in space.

Human Spaceflight, The Sun

57 years ago, two astronauts saw the first solar eclipse from space

The author’s photo-illustration attempts to capture the unusual appearance of totality, as seen during the April 20, 2023, hybrid solar eclipse near Com, East Timor.

The Moon, The Sun

Secret Sky: A topsy-turvy eclipse

Upcoming events

Catch Saturday’s partial lunar eclipse: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Easter Island, home to nearly 1,000 moai statues, will be the prime spot to see on annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Observing, Upcoming events

Join Astronomy for a far-out eclipse adventure on Easter Island

‘Ring of fire’ annular eclipse wows Sun-gazers across the Americas

NASA's image of a "ring of fire" eclipse.

The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming events

How to see the 2023 annular eclipse: The ‘Ring of Fire’ is here

Observing, The Sun, Upcoming events

20 of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse

Catch this weekend’s annular eclipse: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Eclipse chasing in East Timor

2024 Solar Eclipse

Take a look back at the most famous eclipses throughout time

Observing, The Sun

25 tips to help you prepare for the 2024 total solar eclipse