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Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.
Where can I see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will pass over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.
10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip
By Jamie Carter published
Check out these 10 top tips for planning your eclipse experience to make sure you get the most out of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
16 best places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
Here are 16 of the best places to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. The eclipse will be visible from remote Russian Siberia to eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain.
10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip
By Jamie Carter published
From understanding the weather to seeing the Milky Way, here's how to plan a trip to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.
16 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
Here are the best scenic spots and ideal locations across Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.
The original 'Mr. Eclipse:' How a 19th-century astronomer calculated the dates of over 13,000 eclipses
By Joe Rao published
For nearly a century, the 1887 book "Canon of Eclipses" was considered to be the authoritative work on solar and lunar eclipses.
Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?
By Jamie Carter published
A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.
Total solar eclipse 2027: A complete guide to the 'eclipse of the century'
By Jamie Carter published
Reference Discover the 'eclipse of the century' with this comprehensive total solar eclipse 2027 guide. Find out where to see it, the timings of totality and possible weather conditions for key locations.
See the sun's corona revealed in all its glory during 2024 total solar eclipse (photo)
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro explains how taking a high resolution solar image like this one represents an enormous amount of personal and professional effort and months of planning.
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