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1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Here's what you need to know before the total solar eclipse one week from now.

Space · Aug 5

Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years

A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.

LiveScience · Aug 1

Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).

Space · May 30

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May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Space · Apr 9

Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

Space · Feb 22

Lucky few to see 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over Antarctica on Feb. 17

This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of Antarctica.

LiveScience · Feb 15

The US will see a rare 'blood moon' eclipse before sunrise this March: Where and when to look

A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of the United States on March 3. Here's where and when to look.

LiveScience · Feb 5

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Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand

A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.

Space · Oct 5, 2025

What time is the partial solar eclipse Sept. 21?

Earth will see a deep partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21 — here's who can watch and when.

Space · Sep 18, 2025

What to expect from each stage of the partial solar eclipse today

A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across a swathe of the southern hemisphere this week.

Space · Sep 16, 2025

What time is today's blood moon total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across Asia and Europe overnight on Sept. 7-8. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

Space · Sep 5, 2025

Who will see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse this weekend?

The full moon on Sept. 7, 2025 will be a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. Here's who will see the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.

LiveScience · Sep 3, 2025

A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7

Start preparing now to catch next month's dramatic total lunar eclipse.

Space · Aug 7, 2025

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Everything you need to know

Get ready for a deep partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, which will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.

Space · Jan 22, 2025

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Space · Apr 9, 2024

Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse

The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.

Space · Apr 7, 2024

Which places on Earth witness the most solar eclipses?

In the buildup to the April 8 total solar eclipse, researchers set about discovering how often cities experience eclipses and where, if anywhere, on Earth witnesses the most of these events.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Chicago will see its earliest sunset of 2022 on Thursday

The sun will set Thursday before the average workday ends, at exactly 4:21 p.m., according to the website Time and Date.

Space · Apr 26, 2022

Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur?

A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

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Space · Apr 22, 2022

What is a Blue Moon and when can you see the next one in 2026?

A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Space · Apr 8, 2022

Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?

Perihelion is the point at which an orbiting body is closest to the sun. The word comes from Greek and literally means around (peri) the sun (helios).

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