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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...
Solar and lunar eclipses are curious astronomical processes that occur due to the relationship between the Moon, Earth, and Sun and which vary significantly with their mechanics, observance, time, and ...
A full moon lunar eclipse happens in three phases. The first phase is the penumbral phase when the Moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow. Then the partial phase begins, when a part of the moon enters ...
A total lunar eclipse will cause the moon to appear a rusty-red color in some parts of the world, but no the U.S., in early ...
The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.
The U.S. and the Western Hemisphere will be treated to the rare sight of a total lunar eclipse, which will cumulate in the spectacle of a glowing red "blood moon." Beginning late Thursday, March 13 ...
Here's what to know about the astrological and astronomical differences between a lunar and solar eclipse, according to PEOPLE's resident astrologer Kyle Thomas An eclipse is a significant interaction ...
Viewers in Africa, Asia, and Australia will be able to see the blood moon in the sky—but those in the Americas will have to ...
Here's what to know about the astrological and astronomical differences between a lunar and solar eclipse, according to PEOPLE's resident astrologer Kyle Thomas Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter ...