Solar Eclipses

On Aug. 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse crossed the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. Check out our main eclipse page for everything you need know about that total solar eclipse, and check back here to see all our latest updates and coverage of solar eclipses in general.

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the annular eclipse will be visible from Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. The image at dawn shows the sun rising off the ride side of the image, bathing the impressive rock structures in the canyon in a golden red light.

'Ring of fire' from US national parks: 7 great places to see the annular solar eclipse 2023

By Jamie Carter published

The annular solar eclipse 2023 will be visible in over a dozen U.S. national parks. Here are the best scenic spots to catch the spectacular 'ring of fire'.

Solar eclipse photographed in Chon Buri, Thailand. The red hue image shows a distinct 'ring of fire' glowing in the sky, slightly obscured by a cloud.

Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

By Jamie Carter published

Reference The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.

This map shows the paths of the annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse of Oct. 14, 2023 and the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

This epic NASA map shows where to see US solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 (photos)

By Robert Lea published

A new NASA eclipse map shows where and when the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, and the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be visible.

An illustration of a total solar eclipse.

A total solar eclipse and a 'ring of fire' make 2023 special for eclipse-chasers

By Jamie Carter published

2023 will have two very special solar eclipses. While the first solar eclipse is incredibly rare, the second is easily accessible to millions of North Americans.

Jay Pasachoff views an annular solar eclipse in 2016. (Pasachoff is wearing solar viewing glasses, not regular sunglasses).

Astronomer and solar eclipse expert Jay Pasachoff dies at age 79

By Robert Lea published

Jay Pasachoff perhaps witnessed more solar eclipses than anyone else. But his greatest contribution to science may have been his public outreach and inspiration of future generations of scientists.

Find out when the next solar eclipse will occur with our solar eclipses 2023 guide. You'll be able to plan your next sun-viewing venture and perhaps even catch an image like this. Here a series of "snapshots" shows the sun becoming increasingly obscured by the moon until the ring of fire forms around the moon during the annular solar eclipse.

Solar eclipses 2023: When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our solar eclipses 2023 guide will help you plan your next solar eclipse-watching venture.

Partially eclipsed sun shines next to the Taj Mahal.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 in pictures: Incredible photos from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The partial solar eclipse on Oct. 25 delighted skywatchers around the world with a stunning display. We have rounded up some of the best photos here.

The sun appears to have a "bite" take out of it during the partial solar eclipse.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 thrills skywatchers around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The final solar eclipse of 2022 has put on quite the show for skywatchers around the world. See the first eclipse photos and social media reactions here.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a solar eclipse on June 29, 2022.

The last solar eclipse of 2022 is on Oct. 25. Here's what to expect.

By Joe Rao last updated

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the new moon will orbit between the sun and the Earth, causing a partial eclipse of the sun to take place.

While skywatchers in parts of the world watched the moon take a bite out of the sun during a partial solar eclipse on Aug. 11, 2018, a European satellite got to witness the eclipse twice. The European Space Agency's sun-observing satellite Proba-2 orbits the Earth about 14.5 times a day, which allowed it to pass through the moon's shadow twice.

Solar eclipse of October 2022: When, where and how to see it on Oct. 25

By Tariq Malik published

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the moon will pass in front of the sun in the last solar eclipse of 2022. Here's everything you need to know.

Series of images showing the sun during a partial solar eclipse.

When is October's partial solar eclipse and who can see it?

By Robert Lea published

At the end of October and before Halloween the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun creating a partial solar eclipse, making the sun appear like a massive bite has been taken from it.

dark circle backlit by edge of sun

Ancient solar eclipse records reveal how Earth's rotation has changed

By Robert Lea published

Newly discovered records of solar eclipses seen in the Eastern Mediterranean reveal how Earth's motion has evolved.

The Allen Telescope Array detected signal from Voyager 1

Alien-hunting array catches Voyager 1 signal from interstellar space

By Tereza Pultarova last updated

The Allen Telescope Array in California detected signal from the Voyager 1 probe, a NASA satellite launched 45 year ago that is currently speeding toward the outer edges of the solar system.

the sun appears as a dark spot with bright white light beaming out from behind. A series of phases surround the main eclipse image, showing the moon take a progressively bigger "bite" out of the sun.

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.

moon passing in front of sun

NASA sun mission spots stunning solar eclipse in space

By Elizabeth Howell published

A sungazing spacecraft captured the moon passing in front of the face of the sun Wednesday (June 29).

A partial solar eclipse collage in Chile of the April 30, 2022 solar eclipse.

The moon photobombs a sunset in this otherworldly solar eclipse image

By Ailsa Harvey published

A partial solar eclipse coincided with sunset in April 2022. This image tracks the movements of the sun and eclipse stages.

The solar eclipse of April 30, 2022, was visible from the GOES-16 satellite.

The 1st solar eclipse of 2022 is stunning in these satellite views

By Elizabeth Howell published

We also got a glimpse from a solar telescope in Chile.

The partial solar eclipse of April 30, 2022 is seen at sunset in this zoomed in view from Argentina by Timeanddate.com and partner Latinoamericano de Astroturismo.

Black Moon solar eclipse looks otherworldly in stunning images

By Elizabeth Howell published

The rare partial solar eclipse stunned skywatchers on Apirl 30. Here's a look at their images.

The partial solar eclipse of April 30, 2022 is seen at sunset in this zoomed in view from Argentina by Timeanddate.com and partner Latinoamericano de Astroturismo.

Rare Black Moon solar eclipse takes bite out of sun over South America

By Samantha Mathewson last updated

Skywatchers across parts of the Southern Hemisphere were treated to the first partial eclipse of the year today (April 30).

A view of the early stages of a partial solar eclipse on April 30, 2022, as seen from El Colorado outside of Santiago, Chile.

The first solar eclipse of 2022 has begun and here's the first views!

By Meghan Bartels last updated

It's the moment skywatchers have been waiting for: The year's first solar eclipse has begun.