Solar Eclipses

Two legendary scientists gave us an understanding of gravity, and how to apply that understanding to the motion of the sun, planets and moons.

See aerial views of the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019, above the Andes Mountains in Chile.

A stunning photo captured during the total solar eclipse of 2019 in Chile reveals the sun's mesmerising inner and outer corona, as well as the lunar earthshine.

Wednesday (Aug. 21) marked the two-year anniversary of the Great American Solar Eclipse!

The drama of a total solar eclipse has astonished countless astronomers and amateurs, but few have channeled that astonishment as beautifully as artist Carol Prusa.

As millions of skywatchers witnessed the Great South American Solar Eclipse on July 2, a European satellite observed the celestial event from space.

When the July 2 total solar eclipse crossed South America, a small group of scientists waited to see if the models they made matched up with pictures of the real thing.

Before the April 2024 total eclipse that will cross North America, there are a dozen lunar and solar eclipses appearing in skies across the world.

More than 50 people got a bird's-eye view of yesterday's (July 2) total solar eclipse aboard a special flight operated by Chile-based airline LATAM.

See amazing images of the July 2 total solar eclipse in this photo guide.

A gorgeous satellite photo shows the moon's dark, ragged shadow barreling across the Pacific Ocean, just south of Hurricane Barbara's churning clouds, during today's total solar eclipse.

A spectacular total solar eclipse passed through South America today (July 2), thrilling thousands of eager spectators in the path of totality.

We've gathered some of the best pictures from social media of the total solar eclipse that took place today (July 2) in South America.

Earth is once again experiencing the most stunning celestial alignment — a total solar eclipse.

If you're planning on watching the total solar eclipse in South America today (July 2), the chances of clouds obstructing your view are slim.

The biggest skywatching event of 2019 has finally arrived!

The elusive solar corona will be a key point of scientific studies during the July 2, 2019 total eclipse.

If you aren't lucky enough to view this summer's total solar eclipse in person, check out any one of these live webcasts streaming the amazing sight.

Some high-profile celebrities are making their way to the Atacama Desert to watch the moon cross in front of the sun on July 2.

If you're thinking of photographing the total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019, check out this guide from eclipse photography experts Imelda Joson and Edwin Aguirre.