Jay M. Pasachoff Latest articles by Jay M. Pasachoff This Isn't the 1st Eclipse to Occur on Aug. 21, and It Won't Be the Last By Jay M. Pasachoff, Naomi Pasachoff published 26 June 17 Significant eclipses throughout history have taken place on Aug. 21, just like the total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. this summer. Eclipses Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1World's largest solar telescope gains powerful new 'eye' to study the sun's secrets2Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans3Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers' minds (photos)4Aging gracefully: The Hubble Telescope is in 'excellent technical condition' on its 35th birthday, its chief scientist says5Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites
This Isn't the 1st Eclipse to Occur on Aug. 21, and It Won't Be the Last By Jay M. Pasachoff, Naomi Pasachoff published 26 June 17 Significant eclipses throughout history have taken place on Aug. 21, just like the total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. this summer.
