CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida -- April's total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft and telescopes, and cosmic chance. The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing ...
Get ready to witness a celestial spectacle as NASA reveals its plans to broadcast next week’s solar eclipse. As the April 8 solar eclipse approaches, NASA is gearing up to provide a front-row seat for ...
The Sun’s corona during totality from a 2019 total solar eclipse. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Rebecca Roth via Flickr The total solar eclipse slated for April 8, 2024 marks a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for ...
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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 ...
The annular solar eclipse will take place on February 17, 2026.