On Aug. 12, 2026 — six months from today — a total solar eclipse will bring a brief totality to Europe. Could aurora and "shooting stars" make an appearance?

In an achievement that defies conventional wisdom among astronomers, a trio of eclipse chasers has captured what experts confirm is the first documented observation of the solar corona during a ...

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On Tuesday, Feb. 17 , the Earth will witness an annular solar eclipse — commonly called a ring of fire .

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 is a marvel of engineering. Two spacecraft fly in formation to observe the Sun. Well, not exactly the Sun, but its atmosphere: the corona. The two spacecraft get ...

Clouds break minutes before the 2017 total solar eclipse in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Credit: Pete Marovich / Getty Images In 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will pass over the U.S., Canada, and ...

Antarctica is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Temperatures are extremely low, winds are fierce, and help is far away. Yet scientists are going there to study a rare “Ring of Fire” solar ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – If there weren’t already enough reasons to travel to an area along the path of totality during the solar eclipse, here’s another unique viewing opportunity. In areas that will ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – If there wasn’t enough reasons for you to travel to an area along the path of totality during the solar eclipse, here’s another very unique opportunity! In areas that will ...