Latest about Eclipses
What is a solar eclipse?
Reference A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the type of solar eclipses here.
Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'
Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.
When is the next solar eclipse?
Reference The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026.
2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.
The total solar eclipse 2024 tricked birds into singing a 'false dawn chorus'
Just four minutes of darkness was enough to confuse dozens of species of birds.
Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand
Guide A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captures rare view of the September partial solar eclipse from space
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite may have captured the first natural solar eclipse from space, with the moon's odd path explained by a spacecraft maneuver.
Annular solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026.
