It’s shadow time, baby! Soon, people living in North America will get to experience their first solar eclipse in almost a decade. Even though the last solar eclipse in North America happened in 2017, the next one isn’t expected until August 2044, so seizing this moment is critical. More than just a peculiar shadow, the … Read more
A total solar eclipse will be on display over a swath of North America on April 8, allowing an estimated 31 million people a chance to step outside and see the sun’s corona in space. Experts have put together maps that show the so-called “path of totality,” where the moon’s shadow will cross the continent. … Read more
The corona isn’t the only thing optimistic eclipse chasers will try to see when the moon completely covers the sun over parts of North America next month. Spectators will have a wee chance of seeing a comet with the naked eye or a standard pair of binoculars during the total solar eclipse on April 8. … Read more
Millions of people across North America will soon have the opportunity to witness a rare and special astronomical event—a total solar eclipse—during which the Moon will completely obscure the Sun along an exceptionally long path of totality. To prepare you for the Great North American Solar Eclipse, we’ve put together this handy pocket guide. Prepping … Read more
You may have heard that a really cool total solar eclipse is happening soon — and that you shouldn’t miss it, because they’re rare. But just how rare? A total solar eclipse — when the moon passes in between the sun and Earth and completely blocks the sun for a few minutes or so — … Read more
A total solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8. The Great North American Eclipse, as it has been dubbed, will be visible across 13 US States, plus parts of Mexico and eastern Canada. But it will not look the same for everybody. For those living along the path of totality—the projection of … Read more
There’s a total solar eclipse passing through the US on April 8 this year, and natural-wonder seekers, take note: It’ll be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous US until 2044, NASA says. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon momentarily blocks the sun’s face, resulting in a very cool yet very … Read more
Solar eclipse experts recommend picking up your eclipse glasses now — before it’s too late. These relatively cheap, specialized viewers — which allow you to safely view the sun — are essential for watching the much-anticipated celestial event on April 8, 2024 as the moon gradually blocks our star. Only during some three to four … Read more
QUICK SHOP Whether you meticulously scan the night sky for constellations or look up occasionally to see if you can catch a shooting star, a total solar eclipse is an event you won’t want to miss. It’s a rare event that finds the moon passing between Earth and our sun, which makes for a dynamite … Read more
The year 2024 could be the dawn of a new Space Age, full of landing attempts on the moon and successive rocket launches. It may seem doubtful that it could top 2023: The super-sensitive infrared James Webb Space Telescope enriched astronomers’ understanding of other worlds and the early universe, and NASA flew home its first … Read more