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Total solar eclipse 2030: Everything you need to know about totality in southern Africa and southeast Australia
By Jamie Carter published
Reference The total solar eclipse on Nov. 25, 2030, will mainly cross the Indian Ocean, but views will be possible from Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho.

1 month until a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

What is a blood moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

What is a solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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'
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.

When is the next solar eclipse?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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
By Jamie Carter published
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'
By Stefanie Waldek published
Just four minutes of darkness was enough to confuse dozens of species of birds.
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