The corona of the sun can be clearly seen in this image taken in 2007.
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The solar corona can be seen during the solar eclipse on April 8. Astronomers are still trying to figure out the mysteries of the corona, including why it’s so hot.
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The eclipse will allow scientists to get rare measurements of the Sun’s atmosphere.
Changes in light qualities during a solar eclipse are quick and drastic, so familiarity with aperture and shutter speed are important. People with cameras among viewers of a partial solar eclipse in Yanguan town, Haining City, China, in 2009.
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Apart from technical aspects, a successful photograph of the eclipse serves as a lasting reminder of the sense of wonder and the feeling of being part of something larger than ourselves.
A solar eclipse approaching totality.
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Eclipses are rare, fantastic celestial events. Here’s how educators can help visually impaired students enjoy eclipses alongside their sighted peers.
Don’t trust. Verify.
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Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
Throughout time, eclipses have inspired societies to understand the cosmos and its events.
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Eclipses have inspired myths, predictions and scientific discoveries. The total solar eclipse occurring on April 8 provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with science and the cosmos.
Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun.
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Many people will see a dazzling eclipse this April, but these events are possible only because of the sizes and precise distances between Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision.
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Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
A photograph of the 2017 total solar eclipse, taken at the Oregon State Fair Grounds, Salem, Ore.
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Mentions of total solar eclipses in ancient history help researchers pinpoint precise dates of notable events.
Solar panels in Brazil.
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When the Moon blocks the Sun during an eclipse, utility suppliers have to pull power from the grid to make up for gaps in solar energy.
On April 8, 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured.
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With a solar eclipse and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.
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Don’t look up. A solar eclipse may be an incredible spectacle – but you must take care of your eyes.
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Witnessing a total solar eclipse can be an unforgettable experience – and apparently, quite addictive.
Watching a solar eclipse is always fascinating. During the phase when the moon completely obstructs the sun, daylight gives way to a deep twilight sky.
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Some parts of North America will witness a total solar eclipse in April 2024. This may seem far away, but you should think about preparing for this rare and fascinating phenomenon.
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People across Australia and New Zealand will be able to catch the blood moon. Here’s how to get the best view.
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Test out scientific ideas, connect with your ancestors or just marvel at the beauty of nature.
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This Wednesday night, everywhere in Australia will have a box seat for a spectacular total eclipse of the Moon.
A red blood moon is caused by sunlight passing through the Earth’s atmosphere.
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In the early morning of May 26, 2021, there will be a super blood-red lunar eclipse. The show will be spectacular and can all be explained by the orbits of the Earth and Moon.
Physician letting blood from a patient. Attributed to Aldobrandino of Siena: Li Livres dou Santé. France, late 13th Century.
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A handful of manuscripts remain which give researchers valuable insights into medieval science.
The moon covers much of the sun during the total solar eclipse, in Merlo, San Luis, Argentina, July 2 2019.
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While the world gathers to see an eclipse, what’s the rest of nature doing?