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Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipses 2024: When, where & how to see them

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference There are two lunar eclipses in 2024. Our guide tells you how you can see them and when the next lunar eclipse will occur.

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the moon in a dark sky. the top edge of the moon darkened by a shadow

Super Harvest Moon lunar eclipse: How to watch online for free on Sept. 17

By Brett Tingley published

A partial lunar eclipse of the Super Harvest Moon is coming on Sept. 17, 2024. Here's how you can watch it online for free.

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the top edge of the moon darkened by a shadow

Partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Moon: Everything you need to know

By Joe Rao published

The upcoming Full Harvest Moon on Sept. 17 will feature a partial lunar eclipse. Here's what to expect and how to see it.

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the sun sets behind a giant stone head on a lush green island

An annular solar eclipse will put a 'ring of fire' above one of the most isolated spots on Earth: Easter Island

By Joe Rao published

Thousands of skywatchers will gather for a view of the ringed sun from perhaps one of the most isolated and remote spots on the face of the Earth: the legendary and mystical Easter Island.

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the sun covered in a black shadow

Astronomers discover oldest known eclipse reference in 6,000-year-old Hindu text

By Paul Sutter published

Astronomers combed through an ancient Hindu text and discovered that it referenced a total solar eclipse that occurred roughly 6,000 years ago, making it the oldest known mention of an eclipse.

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A graphic with black writing "annular solar eclipse" and red text "2024" written underneath. to the left is an ring of fire eclipsed sun and in the background is full of stars.

Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.

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series of phases of the annular solar eclipse in 2023. A composite that records the sequence around mid-eclipse of the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse of the Sun. At this eclipse the Moon was near apogee so its disk was not large enough to completely cover the Sun's photosphere and create a total eclipse

1 month until the annular solar eclipse 2024: Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

With just one month to go until the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, here is everything you need to know to prepare for the dazzling spectacle, either in person or online.

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A series of images showing the annular ring of fire solar eclipse progress. The moon looks like it is taking a bigger and bigger bite out of the sun until it covers it, but not completely, leaving a ring of orange around it.

Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter last updated

Reference The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.

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lunar eclipses are made up of several stages here they are arranged in a question mark shape.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

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top places to see annular solar eclipse 2024 gif animation scrolling through different places in a circle frame within an annular solar eclipse image

16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024

By Jamie Carter last updated

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.

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