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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...
The first solar eclipse of 2026 is less than a month away, and it's set to treat observers to a “ring of fire” spectacle. On ...
February 2026 is expected to amaze astronomy enthusiasts with an annular solar eclipse, which appears as a spectacular \"ring ...
On Feb. 17, 2026, a rare “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will be visible for 2 minutes over Antarctica, with a partial ...
Today’s new moon sets up a rare ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse, Chinese New Year and Ramadan — all aligning on Feb. 17, ...
Antarctica will witness a rare ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse on Feb 17, 2026, with partial coverage across Africa, South America, and nearby islands ...
There's two eclipses in September, and one of them is tonight. A partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Sept. 21, which is when the moon casts a shadow on the Earth and partially blocks the view of ...
As with all solar eclipses, astronomers strongly remind people to never look at the Sun without proper eye protection.