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 ...

While it will be a breathtaking sight, very few people will actually be able to witness it.

On Sept. 21, while skywatchers on Earth were eagerly watching a partial solar eclipse unfold, NOAA's space weather sentinel GOES-19 was also keeping watch from orbit. From its vantage point high above ...

The last total solar eclipse happened on April 8, 2024, covering areas of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. Since then, the world has been treated to two partial solar eclipses, one March 29, 2025, and the ...

Skywatchers across three continents are preparing for an extraordinary celestial event as the longest total solar eclipse in a century approaches. On August 2, 2027, the moon will completely block the ...

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

Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...