A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will briefly turn day into darkness in parts of the world, creating one of the most dramatic sky events of the decade.

NASA has released a breathtaking video of a solar eclipse captured from space by the Artemis II mission, which is currently halfway through its journey back to Earth after a successful lunar flyby.

The astronauts lost connection with Nasa while behind the Moon, as they passed the furthest point humans have ever travelled from Earth.

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Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

Eclipse season is basically the astrological equivalent of the universe grabbing the aux cord and saying, “Actually, new playlist.” While lunar eclipses tend to serve the drama of endings and revelations, solar eclipses are the moments when brand new ...

NASA has shared striking images of a solar eclipse seen from space and newly released photos of the Moon’s far side, revealing craters and basins in stunning detail. The agency also invited users to download free Moon-mission wallpapers as excitement builds around its Artemis exploration programme.

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.