The research team scoured the 12 th century C.E. Dresden Codex—a rare, fully preserved Maya book known for its eclipse table.

The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true ...

The Ancient Maya may have had large libraries and an advanced writing system, but very little remains today. Indeed, only ...

In India, eclipses are viewed as significant spiritual and astrological events, where people plan rituals around them. But ...

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

New research reveals how Mayan astronomers built a precise eclipse prediction system using complex lunar mathematics.

A lunar eclipse will make September's full moon appear red this weekend... depending on where you are. Lunar eclipses, the opposite of solar eclipses, happen when the Earth is positioned between the ...

The next full moon will be on Wednesday, Nov. 5. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 8:19 a.m. EDT (1319 GMT), ...

A total lunar eclipse will soon be visible over much of the world. In September, the moon will turn a “striking red” color as it passes through Earth’s shadow, according to NASA. Here’s what to know ...

February 17, 2026: Annular Solar Eclipse: The year’s first eclipse will be an Annular Solar Eclipse, during which a bright ...