Coronagraphs are telescopes equipped with an occulting disk to block out the overwhelming radiation emanated from the visible surface of the Sun, along with optical stops and filters that are ...

Imagine standing beneath an afternoon sky when suddenly the world around you darkens in the middle of summer. Birds fall silent. Temperatures drop. The glowing halo of the Sun’s outer atmosphere ...

On April 8, millions of Americans will be able to witness a total solar eclipse — an event that won’t be visible again in the contiguous United States until 2044. While eclipses are certainly wondrous ...

After a two-year gap, there will be two total solar eclipses within 12 months of each other, on Aug. 12, 2026, and Aug. 2, ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an ...

EYES to the skies, stargazers! There are three total solar eclipses coming up in as many years – including an extra special one. We’re not far from what some call the “eclipse of the ...

The annular ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse occurs on February 17, visible from Antarctica, southern Africa, and South America. Discover details.

Not all eclipses are created equal. A solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring celestial events a person can witness, but they aren’t all equally impressive. Some are more complete ...

For many centuries, the Sun has been one of the most recognisable but least understood phenomena in our sky. While it has ...

This year's solar eclipse is special because it coincides with Chinese New Year celebrations and will occur on February 17, ...