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An image of the moon marking the landing spot of Apollo 11.

To the Moon! Celebrate the Apollo 11 Anniversary by Skywatching

By Joe Rao

What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 than to pull out binoculars and telescopes to try to spot the historic mission's destination?

The image shows a colorful star trail captured from inside Ramon Crater, the world's largest "erosion cirque," located in Israel's Negev Desert.

Star Trails Swirl Over Israel's Negev Desert (Photo)

By Miguel Claro

Star trails circle over Ramon Crater in this long-exposure photo of the night sky over Israel's Negev Desert.

An animation that goes back and forth between a model of the sun's corona, published June 25, shows what researchers at Predictive Science Inc. thought this region might look like during the 2019 total solar eclipse (blue), and an actual picture of the corona taken one week later, during the event on July 2 (gray).

Total Solar Eclipse Offered Rare Opportunity to Predict Sun's Corona

By Doris Elin Urrutia

When the July 2 total solar eclipse crossed South America, a small group of scientists waited to see if the models they made matched up with pictures of the real thing.

The U.S. Air Force's X-37B robotic space plane in orbit, as photographed by satellite tracker Ralf Vandebergh.

Mysterious X-37B Military Space Plane Caught on Camera (Photo)

By Leonard David

Skywatcher and satellite tracker Ralf Vandebergh recently caught a rare glimpse of the U.S. Air Force's secretive vehicle doing its thing in orbit.

How to Catch the Next Eclipse: A List of Solar and Lunar Eclipses in 2020 and Beyond

By Doris Elin Urrutia

Before the April 2024 total eclipse that will cross North America, there are almost two dozen lunar and solar eclipses appearing in skies across the world.

The total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019, as seen from a LATAM Airlines charter flight.

How Yesterday's Total Solar Eclipse Looked From a Plane (Photos, Video)

By Mike Wall

More than 50 people got a bird's-eye view of yesterday's (July 2) total solar eclipse aboard a special flight operated by Chile-based airline LATAM.

Data gathered by NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere (AIM) spacecraft makes up this image of noctilucent clouds seen on June 12, 2019.

Unusual Noctilucent Clouds Shimmer at North Pole in Satellite View

By Elizabeth Howell

An eerie image of Earth's North Pole shows the effects on our planet's reflectivity when an unusual type of cloud forms.

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Best Photos of the 2019 Total Solar Eclipse

By Hanneke Weitering

See amazing images of the July 2 total solar eclipse in this photo guide.

The moon's shadow passes south of Hurricane Barbara during the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019, in this photo captured by the NOAA/NASA GOES West satellite.

Twofer! Total Solar Eclipse, Hurricane Barbara Spotted From Space (Photo)

By Mike Wall

A gorgeous satellite photo shows the moon's dark, ragged shadow barreling across the Pacific Ocean, just south of Hurricane Barbara's churning clouds, during today's total solar eclipse.

Space.com reporter Hanneke Weitering was on the scene at La Silla Observatory in Chile to capture this view of totality during the solar eclipse that occurred on July 2, 2019.

Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Skywatchers Across South America

By Hanneke Weitering

A spectacular total solar eclipse passed through South America today (July 2), thrilling thousands of eager spectators in the path of totality.

The total solar eclipse of 2019 as seen from La Silla Observatory in Chile.

What the 2019 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like Around the Web

By Passant Rabie

We've gathered some of the best pictures from social media of the total solar eclipse that took place today (July 2) in South America.

The only total solar eclipse of 2019's beginning, as seen from La Silla Observatory in Chile.

Here's the First Image from the Only Total Solar Eclipse of 2019!

By Meghan Bartels

Earth is once again experiencing the most stunning celestial alignment — a total solar eclipse.

This animated weather map from the GOES-East satellite shows a few clouds crossing over South America at sunset on July 1, 2019.

Solar Eclipse Weather Update: Here's the Forecast for the Path of Totality

By Hanneke Weitering

If you're planning on watching the total solar eclipse in South America today (July 2), the chances of clouds obstructing your view are slim.

An artist's impression of the July 2 total solar eclipse over the Atacama Desert in Chile.

The Total Solar Eclipse Is Today! Here's What to Expect

By Hanneke Weitering

The biggest skywatching event of 2019 has finally arrived!

The sun's tenuous corona shines brightly during a total solar eclipse.

How Scientists Plan to Study the Total Solar Eclipse 2019

By Nola Taylor Redd

The elusive solar corona will be a key point of scientific studies during the July 2, 2019 total eclipse.

This wide-angled view from July 11, 2010, shows a total eclipse over Patagonia, 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of El Calafate in Argentina's Santa Cruz province. Photographer Daniel Fischer took this shot looking toward the Andes Mountains.

Total Solar Eclipse 2019: Video Streams and Webcasts to Watch Live

By Doris Elin Urrutia

If you aren't lucky enough to view this summer's total solar eclipse in person, check out any one of these live webcasts streaming the amazing sight.

Richard Branson, Brian May and Bill Clinton are a few of the celebrities who are reportedly attending the total solar eclipse in Chile on July 2, 2019.

Celebrities Flock to South America to See the Total Solar Eclipse

By Hanneke Weitering

Some high-profile celebrities are making their way to the Atacama Desert to watch the moon cross in front of the sun on July 2.

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Solar Eclipse Photography: Tips, Settings, Equipment and Photo Guide

By Imelda Joson, Edwin Aguirre

If you're thinking of photographing the total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019, check out this guide from eclipse photography experts Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre.

During totality, the sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona, blazes forth in all its glory. This view of the corona was captured by eclipse photographers Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre on July 11, 1991, along the eclipse track's central line in Baja Ca

How to Film or Photograph the 2019 Solar Eclipse Like a Pro

By Imelda B. Joson, Edwin L. Aguirre

Are you thinking of photographing the total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019? Check out this handy guide from two expert eclipse photographers.

Solar Eclipse Guide 2019: When, Where & How to See Them

By Hanneke Weitering

Three solar eclipses will take place in 2019. Here's a guide to when, where and how to see them.