On April 8, people all across North America will have the opportunity to witness a celestial sensation: a total solar eclipse. A solar eclipse happens as the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, ...

A total solar eclipse is visible through the clouds as seen from Vagar on the Faeroe Islands, Friday, March 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Eric Adams) On Monday afternoon, much of the United States will have the ...

As the moon blankets the sun and casts a dark shadow over the Earth, scientific breakthroughs can come to light. Total solar eclipses are more than just breathtaking spectacles—they are cosmic ...

For about three minutes on August 21, if you're lucky, you can watch the moon cross in front of the sun and block out its light in a total solar eclipse. Afterward, you can expect your Instagram feed ...

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Yes, you can capture the solar eclipse on Saturday with your cellphone but not in its full glory. Though looking at the "ring of fire" on your cellphone screen won't damage your eyes, Scott Fisher, an ...

During the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, the sky will darken considerably, revealing bright stars and planets that are normally hidden by daylight. It's been said that seeing the planets arrayed ...

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