Photos: The Great North American Solar Eclipse
Photo: Eric Gay (AP) During the eclipse, the Moon passed in front of the Sun from our perspective on Earth. Compared to the 2017 eclipse, the Moon is closer to…
Solar Eclipse Roundup: Your Ultimate Guide to the Big Day
Graphic: Images: Gizmodo/Vicky Leta, NASA/Aubrey Gemignani, NASA/Pablo Cecchi, NASA/Google/Gizmodo The much-anticipated total solar eclipse will be watched by millions across North America on Monday, April 8. We’ve compiled our coverage…
All the Citizen Science Projects You Can Participate in During the Eclipse
Several eclipse-focused projects are set to make big scientific contributions this coming Monday, April 8. While many projects are already in full swing, there’s still time for you to take…
Cloudy for the Eclipse? Here’s What You Can Still See
The Great North American Eclipse is happening Monday, but given the latest weather forecasts, many people across the continent will look up and see nothing but clouds. Should that be…
Your Essential Guide to Having the Best Possible Solar Eclipse Experience
Graphic: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio During the eclipse, a sizable portion of the North American population will witness the eclipse by simply strolling into their backyards or stepping outside their…
A ‘Devil Comet’ Is Coming for the Solar Eclipse
Male (top) and female (bottom) faces as perceived by the study patient.Image: A. Mello et al. A 58-year-old man with a rare medical condition sees faces normally on screens and…
The Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse Is Totally Stressing Me Out
I’m suffering from an acute case of solar eclipse anxiety; maybe you can relate. The promise of this historic celestial spectacle, an event I’ve been looking forward to for years,…
Here’s Exactly What Will Happen to Your Eyes If You Stare at the Eclipse Without Protection
The upcoming total solar eclipse promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but viewing the celestial spectacle without proper eye protection can cause irreversible damage. Here’s what experts say about the…
Early Eclipse Weather Forecast: Good News for Texas, Clouds for the Northeast
The total solar eclipse is coming, that much is a certainty, as is its well-defined path of totality across North America. What’s considerably less clear, however, is how clear the…
Your Definitive Guide to the 2024 Great North American Solar Eclipse
Millions of people across North America will soon have the opportunity to witness a rare and special astronomical event—a total solar eclipse—during which the Moon will completely obscure the Sun…