Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
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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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Honorary Fellow at University of Melbourne and Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museums Victoria Research Institute
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Lecturer in Astrophysics, Queen's University Belfast
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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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Dean of Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor of Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics, Athabasca University
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Professor of Solar Physics, University of Central Lancashire
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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 Astronomy, The Ohio State University
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Associate Professor of Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies, History, and Asian Studies, Penn State
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
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Associate Professor in Astronomy, Monash University
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Director of DAIM, University of Hull
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Energy Researcher, Curtin University
