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A photo of the eclipse with red plasma plumes around the sun's edge

No, you didn't see a solar flare during the total eclipse — but you may have seen something just as special

By Harry Baker published

Several media outlets have incorrectly claimed that explosive solar flares were spotted during the April 8 total solar eclipse. But there were no flares during totality, so what did people see?

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totality of a solar eclipse, like an upside down diamond ring.

My formal 2024 solar eclipse apology

By Monisha Ravisetti published

I used to be an eclipse hater, and now I'm not. That's the story.

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a crescent sun during a solar eclipse, shrouded in misty clouds.

What it was like to chase totality in South Texas

By Jamie Carter published

Chasing eclipses in South Texas meant dealing with lots of hurdles, yes, but also lots of gratitude.

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view of the dark shadow of a solar eclipse on earth, seen edge-on from orbit

Astronauts' photos capture April 8 solar eclipse from Earth orbit

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

As bucket list items go, seeing a total solar eclipse from space might seem like a tall order. But on Monday (April 8), Michael Barratt saw an eclipse from off the planet.

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A cloudy sky above a stage and crowd.

Totality was a total bust for me — but not for the reason you may think

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

My total solar eclipse 2024 experience could have been better. Though I was clouded out, it wasn't the worst thing to happen that day.

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Panoramic view of Reykjavik in the summertime, Midnight sun. This image is shot using a drone.

Eclipse 2026: The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's 1st in 27 years

By Jamie Carter published

Reference When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

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two pictures side by side. at left is the earth covered by a shadow on north america. at right is the side of a satellite with the moon's shadow visible below

Satellite views of solar eclipse 2024: See the moon's shadow race across North America (video, photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Several satellites caught the April 8 total solar eclipse from space, and scientists have shared the incredible footage.

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The total solar eclispe on April 8 as seen over Stowe, Vermont

These solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers are absolutely amazing (images, video)

By Robert Lea published

The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, is over, meaning we can now marvel at the incredible videos and images taken during the event.

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A marriage proposal beneath totality of a solar eclipse.

I proposed under the diamond ring of the 2024 total solar eclipse

By Josh Dinner published

After a year planning the perfect proposal for the April 8 solar eclipse, it couldn't have gone better.

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a crowd of people in a city park watch a solar eclipse using safety glasses

The solar eclipse is over! Here's what to do with your eclipse glasses

By Samantha Mathewson published

Astronomers Without Borders has set up collection centers across the U.S. and Canada to recycle gently used eclipse glasses, which will be donated to underserved communities for future eclipses.

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