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How total solar eclipses help us measure ancient history
By Sarah Sadavoy published
Total solar eclipses, like the upcoming one on April 8, occur on reliable schedules that we can calculate far into the past. This information helps researchers date mysterious events from ancient history.
How often do solar eclipses occur?
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America for the second time in less than seven years. That's not typical; here’s how often solar eclipses occur, and when the next total solar eclipse will be visible.
Grab a pair of cheap solar eclipse glasses with this excellent deal on Amazon
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal The April 8 total solar eclipse is fast approaching, and Amazon is selling Soluna's solar viewing glasses for under $10.
Why ISS astronauts don't know where to look for the April 8 total solar eclipse
By Elizabeth Howell published
The cameras aboard the International Space Station may be ready, but it's still not clear where to point them in order to capture the April 8 total solar eclipse.
What is a solar eclipse?
By Jeanna Bryner last updated
Solar eclipses are some of nature's most dramatic celestial performances. Here's a look at the science behind the eclipse, and how to watch the next one on April 8, 2024.
One of the best smart telescopes now comes with a free solar filter worth $249 — perfect for eclipse watchers
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal You can get an amazing view of the upcoming solar eclipse with a free solar filter when you pick up a new Unistellar telescope.
April 8 total solar eclipse: Why this eclipse repeats itself every 54 years
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 is part of a repeating pattern of eclipses that last visited North America in 1970. Here’s why the same eclipse repeats every 54 years.
NASA releases otherworldly footage of solar eclipse on Mars
By Elizabeth Howell published
Last week, the Martian moon Phobos passed neatly between Mars and the sun. NASA's Perseverance rover caught the fortuitous eclipse on camera.
April 8 total solar eclipse: The best places to stargaze near the path of totality
By Jamie Carter published
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be visible from many large cities, but anyone looking for skies free of light pollution should check out one of these dark-sky parks and reserves in the path of totality.
April 8 solar eclipse: 4 telescopes and observatories where you can watch totality
By Jamie Carter published
The April 8 total solar eclipse will be visible from several astronomical observatories across North America. Here are four that have big events planned for the day the sun disappears.
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