Animals get stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think
After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses.
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Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park
Montreal is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Can't make it to the total eclipse? 5 fun ways to bring wonder and awe into your life
Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.
New York inmates sue to watch the solar eclipse after prisons ordered locked down
The suit filed in federal court argues the April 8 lockdown violates inmates' constitutional rights to practice their faiths by preventing them from taking part in a religiously significant event.
The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shine
From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.
Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8
From why you need them to how to check if they're legit, here's a guide to eclipse glasses so you can view next month's rare total solar eclipse safely.
For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town
Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.
Delta's special total solar eclipse flight sold out in 24 hours
An Austin, Texas-to-Detroit flight along April's path of totality is sold out. There are other flights with a view, though your best bet may actually be here on Earth, says one astrophysicist.
Viewers in parts of Australia and Indonesia saw this rare hybrid solar eclipse
Under a cloudless sky, about 20,000 eclipse chasers watched a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia's northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday with an accompanying temperature drop.
The last solar eclipse of the year happens today
Tuesday's partial solar eclipse will be seen across Europe, northern Africa and western Asia.