The last total solar eclipse happened on April 8, 2024, covering areas of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. Since then, the world has been treated to two partial solar eclipses, one March 29, 2025, and the ...

On Feb. 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from a remote part of Antarctica, forming a "ring of fire" for up to 2 minutes, 20 seconds as 96% of the sun's center is eclipsed by the moon ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth, that trio of close (relatively) neighbors in our universe, briefly align with each other. What's happening when we see an eclipse is simply that ...

February 17, 2026 Solar Eclipse: A solar eclipse is a significant astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, resulting in the Moon obscuring the Sun either partially or ...

Corrections & clarifications:A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the type of eclipse occurring on Aug. 27, 2026. The Aug. 27-28 event is a lunar eclipse. The next total solar eclipse ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. It’s one of the shortest totalities of the decade, but for ...

When the sun, Earth, and new moon perfectly align, we get the chance to see a solar eclipse. This celestial phenomenon is one of the most unique experiences you can witness. In fact, the most recent ...

Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The next total solar eclipse occurs August 12, 2026. Totality lasts up to two minutes, the first for mainland Europe since 1999. The longest eclipse in 100 years will be August 2, 2027, lasting six ...