Perseid Meteor Shower Falls Victim To Fake News. Sad!
It seems nothing is safe from fake news this year, not even the annual astronomical event. This year's Perseid show will be at its peak Saturday night into Sunday.
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Go See It, Eclipse Chasers Urge. 'Your First Time Is Always Special'
A small number of passionate "shadow lovers" roam the world to be at exactly the right place when the moon blots out the sun. One man has seen 33 — and calls each "one of the top events of my life."
Scientists Prepare For 'The Most Beautiful Thing You Can See In The Sky'
You'd think that after hundreds of years of watching total solar eclipses, scientists would know all they'd need to about that particular phenomenon. You'd be wrong.
NASA Jets Will Extend Eclipse By Chasing Moon's Shadow
Cold War-era tactical bombers specially equipped with stabilized telescopes will fly over the central United States on Aug. 21, taking detailed observations of the Sun's atmosphere.
Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes
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.
Viewing The Great American Eclipse
There's something deeply moving about watching the sun become progressively covered by the moon — and you have a rare chance to see this in the U.S. on Aug. 21, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
A Total Eclipse Will Sweep The U.S. In August, And People Are Going Nuts For It
NASA says a partial eclipse will be visible throughout the country. But within a "path of totality" from Oregon to South Carolina, an eclipse industry is booming.