Tag: Eclipses

What it was like to experience the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Easter Island

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RAPA NUI (EASTER ISLAND), Chile — Eclipse-chasers from across the globe gathered on remote Rapa Nui — also known as Isla de Pascua and Easter Island — to witness a fabulous “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse for about six minutes. It was the island’s first in 236 years and last for 321 years.  I was there with eclipse-chaser experts Astro Trails, who I joined in Santiago, Chile to take a five-hour flight to the tiny Chilean island, 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540…

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When is the next solar eclipse?

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It’ll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which only part of the sun will again be obscured from view.  On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse was visible from areas in the Southern Hemisphere, including in remote parts of Chile and Argentina. This type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, but does not completely cover the sun’s disk because it is at its farthest point from Earth. Therefore, the moon appears smaller than the sun, creating…

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Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a glorious ‘ring of fire’ today. Here’s what you need to know.

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Today (Oct. 2), an annular solar eclipse will begin its journey across parts of the Pacific Ocean, southern Chile and southern Argentina.  If you’re unable to see the eclipse in person, you can watch the annular solar eclipse online here at Space.com, courtesy of TimeandDate, and follow all the action on our solar eclipse live updates page. The annular phase of the eclipse will first be visible from Earth at 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 GMT); however, the best time to watch livestreams will be from 3:03 to 3:09 p.m. EDT…

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How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?

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On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from the Southern Hemisphere. During this event, the moon doesn’t completely cover the sun from our perspective on Earth, so it leaves a “ring of fire” around the moon. The moon’s shadow will appear to travel at vastly different speeds depending on your location. In some places, it will move faster than 6 million mph (10 million km/h); in others, it will travel as slow as 1,278 mph (2,057 km/h), or about the speed of a fighter jet. During the…

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Super Harvest Moon lunar eclipse: How to watch online for free on Sept. 17

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A partial lunar eclipse of September’s Super Harvest Moon is coming, and you can watch online for free. On Tuesday (Sept. 17), the Full Harvest Moon will experience a partial lunar eclipse that will be visible for North and South America (except for Alaska), Europe, most of Africa, western Asia, and parts of Antarctica. This eclipse will take place during a “supermoon,” which will make the moon appear slightly larger in the night sky. This occurs when the moon is slightly closer to Earth, which happens because the moon’s orbit is…

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16 best places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse

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On Aug. 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from within a broad path sweeping from remote Russian Siberia to eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon drifts in front of the sun while it’s slightly larger in apparent size so that the moon completely covers the sun’s disk. Peaking at 2 minutes, 18 seconds, the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse will be the first time mainland Europe has experienced totality in the 21st century. Related: What’s the difference…

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10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip

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Are you preparing for the “eclipse of the century”? Once word gets out about the landmark total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027, you can bet that thousands of eclipse chasers will plan a trip to the path of totality. Perhaps the biggest draw of this landmark solar eclipse is the length of totality, which will reach 6 minutes, 23 seconds. The potential viewing locations will attract many onlookers, with ancient Egyptian temples and Roman ruins within the path of totality. And who can overlook the excellent weather prospects? Whereas…

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Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates

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Refresh 2024-05-22T10:41:06.780Z It’s not too early to plan your trip for the ‘eclipse of the century’ in 2027 Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt is just one of the iconic locations the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027 will be visible from.  (Image credit: TONNAJA via Getty Images) An eclipse of epic proportions will occur on Aug. 2, 2027 across North Africa it will be the longest totality on land since 1991 and until 2114. Visible across southern Spain, northern Morocco, northern Algeria, northern Tunisia, northeast Libya, central Egypt, the northeastern…

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Prediction vs. Reality

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2 min read 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Prediction vs. Reality Image Before/After Before a total solar eclipse crossed North America on April 8, 2024, scientists at Predictive Science Inc. of San Diego aimed to foresee what the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, would look like during totality. The predictions help researchers understand the accuracy of their models of the Sun’s corona, which extends along its magnetic field. A solar eclipse offers a rare opportunity to view the entire corona from Earth, guiding research into how its energy can cause solar…

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Eclipse expert Jamie Carter wins media award for extensive solar eclipse coverage

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Anyone who has been keeping up with our solar eclipse content in the lead-up to April 8’s total solar eclipse will undoubtedly be familiar with the name Jamie Carter. After all, he’s our ‘go-to’ eclipse expert and valued contributor to Space.com and has written over 35 total solar eclipse pieces in the last few months for Space.com alone.  We’re thrilled to announce that his hard work for us and other news outlets, such as Forbes, has paid off with Carter being awarded the Solar Physics Division (SPD) Popular Media Award…

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