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Eclipse 2026: The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's 1st in 27 years
By Jamie Carter published
Reference When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

Satellite views of solar eclipse 2024: See the moon's shadow race across North America (video, photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Several satellites caught the April 8 total solar eclipse from space, and scientists have shared the incredible footage.

These solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers are absolutely amazing (images, video)
By Robert Lea published
The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, is over, meaning we can now marvel at the incredible videos and images taken during the event.

I proposed under the diamond ring of the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Josh Dinner published
After a year planning the perfect proposal for the April 8 solar eclipse, it couldn't have gone better.

The solar eclipse is over! Here's what to do with your eclipse glasses
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers Without Borders has set up collection centers across the U.S. and Canada to recycle gently used eclipse glasses, which will be donated to underserved communities for future eclipses.

When is the next total solar eclipse in the US?
By Stefanie Waldek published
The next total solar eclipse to hit the United States will be in 2033, but it will only be visible in Alaska. The Lower 48 won't get one until 2044.

Total solar eclipse 2024 thrills millions across North America (video, photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The total solar eclipse of 2024 thrilled millions of people who turned up to watch the celestial event unfold across North America.

Total solar eclipse 2024: Pictures from around the web
By Alexander Cox last updated
It's total solar eclipse day, April 8, and we're rounding up the best images of the phenomenon on social media.
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