Solar eclipse

Don’t miss this century’s dazzling total solar eclipse

August 2, 2027 solar eclipse is one the most remarkable astronomical events of the century

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In this NASA handout, the Sun's corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of white flares from the surface during a total solar eclipse.

6 minutes of darkness: Earth braces for rare eclipse

Rare eclipse to bring over six minutes of darkness across parts of three continents

The path of totality will pass through parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Mideast.

Century's longest solar eclipse to darken Arab skies

Rare celestial event will cast five Arab nations into total darkness for over six minutes

It will be the longest such eclipse since 2009.

Partial solar eclipse 2025: When and how to watch

Skygazers in northern hemisphere to witness partial solar eclipse

Skygazers will be able to watch the eclipse through special viewers -- as long as they take precautions.

Partial solar eclipse in northern areas on Saturday

The relatively rare celestial event occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth all line up

Saturday's partial solar eclipse will be the first of the year, and the 17th of this century.

Solar eclipse to create rare 'ring of fire' phenomenon

A "ring of fire" occurs when the Moon lines up between the Sun and the Earth

The eclipse will last more than three hours, from 1700 to around 2030 GMT, according to NASA.

Photos: Millions across America marvel at solar eclipse

It was first total eclipse to sweep across a large swath of North America since 2017

In pictures: Millions across North America marvel at solar eclipse

Look: 'Ring of Fire' eclipse fascinates stargazers

Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens to witness a rare phenomenon

Stunning 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse fascinates stargazers across US

See: Solar eclipse wows viewers in Australia, Indonesia

Hybrid solar eclipse tracked from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, mostly over water

Photos: 'Awesome' solar eclipse wows viewers in Australia, Indonesia

Photos: Solar eclipse in UAE and around the world

The moon covered more than half of the Sun’s surface when the eclipse was at its peak

Photos: Solar eclipse in UAE and around the world

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