Ancient Babylonians brought light to mysterious eclipses
We've learned a lot about space in the past century. But humans' earliest understanding of eclipses dates all the way back to ancient Babylon.
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The push to get the moon its own time zone
Host Scott Detrow speaks with space law expert Michelle Hanlon about the push from the Biden administration to establish a time zone on the moon.
A lot of kids got to see the last total eclipse. What they remember may surprise you
Total solar eclipse chasers say that seeing the moon block out the sun, revealing the corona, is a life-changing experience. Kids, on the other hand, remember eating moon pies.
Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday
Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves in front of the sun.
Pluto was discovered at an Arizona observatory. It might be named the state planet
There's bipartisan support in Arizona to make Pluto the official state planet. Pluto was discovered at an observatory in Arizona, but was downgraded to a dwarf planet in 2006.
Clouds and rain? Here's how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views on April 8. Here's how to make the most of the rare event.
Here's what time the eclipse will be visible in your region
This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your ZIP code.
Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here's what to know
Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.
How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz
This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?
Earth may seem like a one-of-a-kind planet, but it actually has a twin
The twin is Venus — the hottest planet in our solar system. Our series on The Science of Siblings, examines how these two planets started out so similar but end up so different.