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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow over Earth. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, usually about twice a year, when the moon ...
From scouting the optimal location to securing the right equipment, many details go into eclipse chasing. Here's how to make ...
Eclipse season is basically the astrological equivalent of the universe grabbing the aux cord and saying: "Actually, new playlist." While lunar eclipses tend to serve the drama of endings and ...
The last weekend of March brings a celestial event that skywatchers won't want to miss. There will be a partial solar eclipse on March 29 that will be visible in part of the U.S. as well as parts of ...
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in more than a dozen eastern states early Saturday morning. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon partially obscures the sun, making the sun appear as a ...
Another solar eclipse is set to put on a show over the United States this weekend. But unlike the April 2024 total eclipse, this one will only partially obscure the sun. And it won't be visible from ...
Stargazers in New Jersey will have one more chance to catch a dazzling celestial show this weekend as the moon partially block's the sun's rays with a partial solar eclipse. The upcoming phenomenon ...
During the eclipse, turn your back to the sun, hold the paper up over your shoulder, and the solar image will be projected onto the ground or other surface nearby. The same thing can be done by ...