Solar Eclipses

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?

By Jamie Carter last updated 9 April 26

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split

By Julian Dossett published 4 March 26

Science is messy business. Finding the truth is easier said than done.

Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 26 February 26

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse glowed over Antarctica, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station.

1 week until a breathtaking blood moon rises over the US during total lunar eclipse 2026

By Anthony Wood published 23 February 26

The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.

Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 20 February 26

ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 February 26

The first solar eclipse of the year was on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)

By Anthony Wood published 18 February 26

Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse

By Anthony Wood published 17 February 26

An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 17 February 26

Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect.