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Moon shadow path in 2017 solar eclipse

Fly along with the moon’s shadow in this NASA video depicting the path of the August 21, 2017 total eclipse of the sun.

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Annular solar eclipse today! 1st solar eclipse of the year

On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse was visible from remote parts of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Details here.

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The ecliptic is the sun’s path in our sky

The ecliptic is the path the sun takes across our sky. It's the Earth-sun plane, and, more or less, the plane of our solar system.

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How to watch a solar eclipse safely

Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras, and other viewing methods.

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Deep partial solar eclipse today. Watch live here

A deep partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025. The path sweeps across the South Pacific including New Zealand and parts of Antarctica.

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Total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon September 7, 2025

Overnight on September 7, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the September full Corn Moon visible from the Eastern Hemisphere.

A deep partial solar eclipse on March 29. Watch here.

Watch the deep partial solar eclipse on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at EarthSky. Or join our expert eclipse watchers for more.

Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon tonight, March 13-14!

Overnight on March 13-14, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the March Full Worm Moon visible from the Western Hemisphere.

Annular solar eclipse today! See a ring of fire

Today, an annular solar eclipse will cross over parts of South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. Watch a livestream here.

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Total solar eclipse pics and video from the EarthSky community

Check out these wonderful total solar eclipse pics and video from our EarthSky community! See our editor's picks that capture the partial and total phases.

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Monday’s total solar eclipse from space

Earth-observing satellites captured imagery of the Moon’s shadow as it raced eastward over North America on the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

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When is the next total solar eclipse? Find out here!

When is the next total solar eclipse? If the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse gave you the bug for eclipse-chasing, you'll want to know: Find out here!

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Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Experience it here!

The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse crossed Mexico, the U.S. and Canada! Relive it by watching a replay of EarthSky's livestream here.

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Total solar eclipses are due to a fantastic coincidence

Total solar eclipses are the result of a fantastic coincidence: The moon is 400 times smaller than the sun but also 400 times closer to Earth.

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A total solar eclipse provides engagement opportunities

A total solar eclipse touches on several disciplines of knowledge, including different cultures and their interpretations of eclipses throughout history.

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The April 8 eclipse will reduce solar power, strain the grid

The April 8 eclipse will impact solar power generation, straining the grid. But grid operators are ready to compensate for the loss of energy production.