solar eclipse
A Ring of Fire, Millions of Monarchs and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
Be in the right place at the right time to witness these sublime sights
View a Rare Black Moon This Weekend
The phenomenon will also be marked by a partial solar eclipse
Watch a Total Solar Eclipse Cloak Antarctica in Complete Darkness
The astronomical event occurred during the continent's summer, when the sun never sets and the whole region is illuminated 24 hours a day
Ten Celestial Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2020
Whether you are a telescope enthusiast or just want to step outside to enjoy the night sky, these are the phenomena to look out for this year
A 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Dazzled Viewers in Asia and the Middle East
This celestial event occurs when the moon is near its farthest point from Earth, allowing the blazing edges of the sun to shine around the edges
Photos Capture the Great South American Eclipse
On July 2, residents of Chile and Argentina witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017
The Oldest Film of a Solar Eclipse Has Been Restored and Released Online
In 1900, magician, astronomer and filmmaker Nevil Maskelyne used a special adapter to film the astronomical event in North Carolina
A Total Solar Eclipse 100 Years Ago Proved Einstein’s General Relativity
Two teams of astronomers voyaged to Africa and Brazil to observe the most famous eclipse in science
Twelve Anniversaries and Events Worth Traveling For in 2019
2019 will mark Singapore's bicentennial, the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death and a total solar eclipse in South America
Ring in the New Year With Dazzling Total Lunar Eclipse of a Supermoon
The celestial show will be visible on the East Coast around 12:12 a.m. on January 21, 2019
Busy Bees Take a Break During Total Solar Eclipses
The 2017 North American eclipse gave researchers an inside look at how bees respond to light—with the help of a few hundred elementary-schoolers
Three Things to Know About Benjamin Banneker's Pioneering Career
Banneker was a successful almanac-maker and self-taught student of mathematics and astronomy
How Scientists Identified the Oldest Known Solar Eclipse ... Using the Bible
The new research by two physicists adds to astronomical knowledge—and overturns previous Biblical interpretations
Relive the Great American Eclipse With Art That's Out of This World
The site-specific Wyoming exhibit uses the occasion of the Sun going dark over a small resort town to reckon with commercial tourism and history
What Should You Do With Your Used Eclipse Glasses?
There are several options, including recycling, upcycling and donating them to children in the path of the next eclipse
Stunning Photos Capture the Solar Eclipse Across America
This stellar phenomenon delighted millions today as it transited across the United States
The Best Ways to Watch the Eclipse Online (No Viewing Glasses Required)
Don't worry if you can't make it to the path of totality. These unique livestreams have you covered
Eclipse 2017: In Pursuit of Totality
You’ve made plans, packed bags, obtained glasses. Here's what to read to fully appreciate this event in all its glory
This New Mexico Petroglyph Might Reveal an Ancient Solar Eclipse
In 1097, a Pueblo artist may have etched a rare celestial event into the rock for all of posterity
What Folklore Tells Us About Eclipses
Across multiple cultures, says a Smithsonian folklorist, a darkening of daytime skies provokes a foreboding of evil