Eclipses
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Chasing the 2024 solar eclipse means dorm life for some New York spectators (including me)
By Tariq Malik published
I really thought I left dorm life behind 20 years ago. But just when I thought I was out, the 2024 total solar eclipse pulled me back in.
The total solar eclipse 2024 is happening today! Here's what you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8 and millions are ready to watch.
Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a 'dying' sun god during solar eclipses
By Kimberly H. Breuer published
The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times.
Coding the cosmos: Building an app for the total solar eclipse 2024 (op-ed)
By Pedro Braganca published
We built an app for the 2024 solar eclipse and here's why it's a labor of love.
My dogs and I watched the 2017 total solar eclipse, but we won't travel for this one
By Jeff Spry published
An account of the 2017 "Great American Eclipse" as viewed from Oregon — with my dogs.
Which places on Earth witness the most solar eclipses?
By Robert Lea published
In the buildup to the April 8 total solar eclipse, researchers set about discovering how often cities experience eclipses and where, if anywhere, on Earth witnesses the most of these events.
The 5 stages of the 2024 total solar eclipse explained for April 8
By Robert Lea published
The biggest natural astronomical event of 2024, April 8's total solar eclipse, is almost here. Here is how the event will path out on the path of totality it sweeps across.
I'm driving 6 hours through New York's Adirondacks to see the 2024 total solar eclipse from Potsdam. Here's why.
By Tariq Malik published
The first total solar eclipse I saw in 2017 was a work event. For the 2024 total solar eclipse, I'm bringing my kid.
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