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Total solar eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — Which one should you choose?
By Jamie Carter published
From volcanic landscapes and a sunset eclipse to six-minute totality, here are the pros and cons of the next two total solar eclipses.

10 hidden spots in Spain to see the rare sunset total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
By Jamie Carter published
From desert badlands to hilltop villages, these off-the-beaten-track locations offer clear views of Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse.

15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland
By Jamie Carter published
From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica
By Ryan French published
A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
By Jamie Carter published
Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

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.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.
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