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How to edit a solar eclipse photograph: A step-by-step guide
By Josh Dury published
By compiling your images of a solar eclipse, you not only create stunning images but also tell a story.

Amateur astronomers capture groundbreaking photos of sun's corona during partial solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
In groundbreaking photos, eclipse chasers captured the elusive solar corona during a partially eclipsed sunrise/moonrise in Quebec. It could change eclipse chasing forever.

The epic total solar eclipse of 2024 caused some birds to stop singing
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists were watching for changes in bird vocalization patterns during the 2024 total solar eclipse. Here's what they found.

1 year since the Great North American Eclipse — Here's how the 2026 total eclipse will compare
By Ryan French published
From America to Europe: How the 2026 total solar eclipse will differ from the great eclipse of 2024.

Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.

Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.

Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)
By Jamie Carter published
Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.

What it was like to experience the sunrise solar eclipse in New Brunswick
By Jamie Carter published
The clouds were cruel on the Bay of Fundy coast, but a memorable experience was had.
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