Solar Eclipses
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Why do some places on Earth get far more solar eclipses than others?
By Jamie Carter published
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.

Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

See the moon's shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)
By Anthony Wood published
Plus NOAA's GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood published
An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood published
The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.
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