On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America. Then, after darkness falls, the prolific Perseid meteor shower will peak.
A rare run of three total solar eclipses in just 710 days begins tomorrow, giving travelers multiple opportunities to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
A myth around total solar eclipses is that the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth can cause earthquakes. There is a seismic effect, but it’s not what you think.
North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.
The annual Perseids, the year’s most popular meteor shower, will peak on Aug. 12-13. Here’s where to go, how to watch and when to see the most “shooting stars.”
With just days to go until the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, eclipse chasers heading to parts of Spain are being urged to check their viewing location very carefully.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with viewing times varying significantly by location.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will create a rare double sky event on Aug. 12–13. Here the best viewing locations and safety tips for the U.S.
A new 2026 total solar eclipse map slightly changes the edges of the path of totality by adapting to terrain across Iceland, Greenland, Spain and Portugal.
North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.