Solar eclipses: Latest photos, science and forecast
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Latest about solar eclipses
Solar maximum: Why April's total Solar Eclipse will bring unique views of the sun's corona
By Jamie Carter published
With the solar cycle set to peak earlier than predicted, the sun's corona should look its spectacular spiky best for April 8's total solar eclipse.
10 scenic spots to watch the April 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
If you want to watch April's total solar eclipse from a beautiful location and need some inspiration, we have rounded up 10 of the best scenic spots across North America.
The best places in Mexico to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024
By Jamie Carter published
A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8, 2024. Here, we take a look at some of the best places to watch the total eclipse in Mexico.
April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more
By Jamie Carter published
Celebrate April's total solar eclipse with these 10 awesome viewing events, parties and festivals.
Experience April's total solar eclipse from the palm of your hand with the 'Totality' app from Big Kid Science
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The app tells you everything you need to know about where and when to see the upcoming April total solar eclipse.
How El Niño may affect the chances of clear skies for the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. We take a look at where the weather is looking most promising and how El Niño may impact the chances of clear skies.
1st-ever radio images of an annular solar eclipse showcase the sun's extended corona
By Stefanie Waldek published
Scientists used the new Owens Valley Radio Observatory Long Wavelength Array (OVRO-LWA) in California to capture radio images of October's annular eclipse.
NASA astronaut snaps photo of solar eclipse from the space station
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli snapped a photo of the Oct. 14 solar eclipse from the International Space Station, showing the moon taking a bite out of the sun.
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