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Best places to watch 2017 eclipse
Looking for road maps showing the path of totality for the August 21, 2017 eclipse? Click here.
August 20, 2017
Add your eclipse event to the AAS map
The American Astronomical Society wants to help you publicize your event for the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse.
August 18, 2017
Moon on its way to the eclipse
Insights and a cool chart from astronomer Guy Ottewell. Plus, if you click in, you'll find photos of waning crescent moons from the past few mornings ...
August 17, 2017
Sunspots during solar eclipse? Probably
Add sunspots to the list of wondrous sights to look for during the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017.
August 15, 2017
See it! 2017’s Perseid meteor shower
Despite a bright moon, the brightest Perseids put on a good show. See photos from the EarthSky community here.
August 12, 2017
The story behind the 2017 eclipse stamp
A 1st-of-its-kind stamp that changes when you touch it, commemorating the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse. Fred Espenak - whose photos are on the new stamp - tells the story.
August 12, 2017
Eclipse day checklist
This checklist - from eclipse master Fred Espenak - will help you plan the perfect total solar eclipse experience! Do your homework and the only other thing you’ll need is perfect weather on August 21!
August 9, 2017
Total eclipse of sun: August 21, 2017
All you need to know about the 1st total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. since 1979, from eclipse master Fred Espenak.
August 6, 2017
Earth’s eclipses are special
Solar eclipses aren't exclusive to Earth, but eclipses viewed from our planet have few rivals in the solar system. A word about Earth's solar eclipses, and what eclipses would be like on other planets, here.
August 3, 2017
A shadow-band project for August 21
Shadow bands are elusive ripples of alternate light and dark, flitting over the ground or the sides of buildings during a total solar eclipse. How to take part in an International Shadow Band Campaign during the August 21 eclipse.
July 20, 2017
