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15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland
By Jamie Carter published
From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica
By Ryan French published
A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
By Jamie Carter published
Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?
By Jamie Carter last updated
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
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
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
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
ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.
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