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Mentions of total solar eclipses in ancient history help researchers pinpoint precise dates of notable events.
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.
With a solar eclipse and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.
Witnessing a total solar eclipse can be an unforgettable experience – and apparently, quite addictive.
Calculating when and where exactly we can watch an eclipse in its full glory can be surprisingly hard.
Only a tiny sliver of the Australian continent will witness the totality this time around. But there are five more total eclipses coming over the next 15 years.
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.
History might give you the impression astronomical discoveries were only done by men. But women were participating in scientific expeditions of eclipses too, even though it wasn’t easy.
A total eclipse that travelled the full width of Australia in 1922 offered astronomers the chance to confirm Einstein’s theory of general relativity - and for the community to enjoy a rare spectacle.
Penguins will have the best seat in the house as a total solar eclipse passes over Antarctica on December 4. Australia and New Zealand will experience a minor partial eclipse, but not a noticeable one.
Test out scientific ideas, connect with your ancestors or just marvel at the beauty of nature.
The vast majority of people will be oblivious to what’s going on above their heads.
In medieval times natural phenomena, such as comets and eclipses, were regarded as portents of natural disasters, including plagues.
On December 26 a solar eclipse will be visible from northern Australia, southern Asia and parts of the Middle East.
Just 12 people have walked on the Moon and they’ll know better than anyone just how big (or small) the place is. But we can make some comparisons with things on Earth to get a measure of the Moon.
While the world gathers to see an eclipse, what’s the rest of nature doing?
There are plenty of astronomical things to watch out for this year beyond this week’s lunar eclipse, including new Moon landings and a space station falling back to Earth.
The solar eclipse offered electricity network operators a “live drill” in how to cope with fluctuating output from renewable energy. They passed with flying colours.
If you’ve ever wondered why you can look at a solar eclipse and why it can harm your eyes, the answer is in the sun’s rays.
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Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museums Victoria and Honorary Fellow at University of Melbourne, Museums Victoria Research Institute
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Dean of Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Associate Professor, Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Lecturer in Astrophysics, Queen's University Belfast
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Professor of Space Science and Physics, Athabasca University
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Honorary Principal Fellow in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, West Virginia University
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Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland
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Manager for Education and Public Outreach, Adjunct Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Assistant Professor, Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Postdoctoral fellow, Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor Global Energy and Resources, UCL
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Flagship Initiatives, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
