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16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024
By Jamie Carter published
Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.
![A gorilla appears to climb out of a cargo back on the International Space Station.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QMB3ciXuwz4ijnYz8EHnbm-320-80.jpg)
Best space pranks: From space apes to smuggled sandwiches
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Explore some of the best pranks carried out in space. From rogue gorillas to smuggled sandwiches, we discover the lighter side of space exploration.
![A group of ten nurses wearing their uniform and round dark glasses all smile and look up to the sky.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RUKUgx4i4xxi2WvsraR5jP-320-80.jpg)
Solar eclipse viewing through history: A roundup of some of the best photos
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Solar eclipses have captivated humans for millennia. Here we look at iconic photos through the decades of people enjoying the celestial phenomenon.
![The sun eclipsed by the moon over the Oregon Coast in 2017.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DdzJhigzqFiLNsTGXTps4n-320-80.jpg)
10 things you probably didn't know about the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
A total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, but how much do you really know about it?
![An event immediately preceding both ends of totality. Bailey's Beads is a phenomenon in which the sun's light passes through the mountains on the moon leading to the "beads" on the edge of the moon's shadow.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n4uiqhKKPwB3R5DdKZZFqE-320-80.jpg)
6 reasons why the 2024 total solar eclipse could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be visible across Northern America on April 8. It could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years. Here's why.
![Graphic showing the path of the total solar eclipse across northern america.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HfbuJFHoTTgF8YkKrFMML5-320-80.png)
Total solar eclipse 2024 maps of the 'path of totality'
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Plan your eclipse trip with these maps of the 2024 total solar eclipse's path of totality through Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
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10 fascinating facts about the moon
By Rebecca Sohn last updated
If you thought you knew all there is to know about the moon, think again. Here are 10 cool facts about Earth's lunar neighbor.
![Still from the video game Star Wars Outlaws. Here we see a dogfight in space. A flat, rectangular ship is being fired at by several enemy spaceships. They're going through an asteroid field, so there are lots of chunks of rock floating about.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YSs8CNikC5Va6SE9MerbZM-320-80.jpg)
Upcoming space games: Homeworld 3, Space Marine 2, Star Wars Outlaws & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Our round-up of the most anticipated space games in 2024 and beyond, including fresh IPs, new Star Wars adventures, and Mass Effect 4.
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