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Eclipse from space: See the moon's shadow race across North America at 1,500 mph in epic satellite footage
By Harry Baker published
Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts on board the ISS also captured stunning shots of the enormous dark patch.
When is the next total solar eclipse after 2024 in North America?
By Jamie Carter published
After the total solar eclipse on April 8, North America will have to wait exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days for its next glimpse of the sun's corona.
Myth busted: Total solar eclipses don't release special, blinding radiation, NASA says
By Ben Turner published
Today's total solar eclipse won't produce any especially harmful radiation, but that doesn't mean you should look at it with your bare eyes.
Watch live! The total solar eclipse has begun over North America.
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The long-awaited total solar eclipse of 2024 has begun — and you can watch NASA's unparalleled view of totality right now in this free live stream.
Where to get solar eclipse glasses last minute
By Brandon Specktor published
It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location.
How to safely record today's total solar eclipse with your phone
By Jamie Carter last updated
Here's how to safely, and effectively, take stunning photographs and videos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone on April 8.
Solar eclipse 2024: 8 things to watch for during totality
By Jamie Carter last updated
From "diamond rings" to Baily's beads, here's what to look for today during the brief darkness within the path of totality.
Thousands of hidden meteorites could be lost forever as they sink in Antarctic ice, taking their cosmic secrets with them
By Harry Baker published
A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system.
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