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2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years
By Jamie Carter published
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.

The total solar eclipse 2024 tricked birds into singing a 'false dawn chorus'
By Stefanie Waldek published
Just four minutes of darkness was enough to confuse dozens of species of birds.

Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand
By Jamie Carter published
Guide A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.

NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captures rare view of the September partial solar eclipse from space
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite may have captured the first natural solar eclipse from space, with the moon's odd path explained by a spacecraft maneuver.

Annular solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026.

NOAA GOES-19 satellite captures partial eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 23, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
September's partial solar eclipse was not just caught by eager skywatchers on Earth but also by satellites orbiting high above.

Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'
By Jamie Carter published
Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.

See the sun transform into a fiery crescent in breathtaking photos of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse
By Anthony Wood published
The partial solar eclipse was visible to over 16 million people when it darkened the sky over the Pacific on Sept. 21-22
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