Solar Eclipses

August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse, is an upcoming celestial event that has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light and creating a shadow on the earth's surface. It's an awe-inspiring sight; you can even see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, with your own eyes. The eclipse will begin over the North Atlantic Ocean and move southeastward toward Europe. It will then travel across Europe and Asia, including parts of the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Greece,...

February 17, 2026, a partial solar eclipse, is an upcoming celestial event that has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking the light from the sun and casting a shadow on the earth's surface. In a partial solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun but only partially obscures it. This creates a breathtaking visual display; you can even see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, with your own eyes. The eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean and move southeast toward Antarctica....

September 21, 2025, a partial solar eclipse, is an upcoming celestial event that has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking the light from the sun and casting a shadow on the earth's surface. In a partial solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun but only partially obscures it. This creates a breathtaking visual display; you can even see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, with your own eyes. It's important to remember that looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse...