eclipses

Earth's shadow obscures the view of a so-called supermoon during another total lunar eclipse — this one in Brussels in 2015.

Science

Wednesday's Rare Super Blue Blood Moon: How To See It And What We Can Learn

5:04pm January 30, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Early Wednesday morning, there's a lunar event that hasn't been seen since 1866. And scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon.

Proper eye protection is a must for anyone looking up at a solar eclipse. Eclipse glasses are far darker than regular sunglasses.

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes

4:29pm August 01, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A total solar eclipse is one of the most magnificent sights you can ever see. But you need the right kind of eye protection, and some of what's being sold out there isn't safe.

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An annular solar eclipse observed from Tokyo in 2012.

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'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Set To Blaze In Southern Skies

3:47pm February 25, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The annular solar eclipse, which will leave just a sliver of sun shining behind the moon, will be visible from the southern hemisphere Sunday. Here's how to watch, even if you're outside its path.

The "Snow Moon"during the peak of the penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday night, as seen from Orlando, Fla.

PHOTOS: Green Comet, 'Snow Moon' And Eclipse Make For A Space Trifecta

12:54pm February 11, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Between a penumbral eclipse, a full moon and even Earth's closest comet encounter in over 30 years, there's been no lack of lovely sights at night this week. In case you missed them, here's a look.

A still image shows the Earth, as seen by Japanese geostationary satellites, during a total solar eclipse.

WATCH: Shadow Of The Moon Crosses Earth During Solar Eclipse

1:13pm March 11, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The total solar eclipse on March 9 wasn't visible anywhere in North America, but Indonesia got a perfect view. Now you can see the eclipse from the other side ... that is, the view from space.