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.

The four Artemis II astronauts in Orion are preparing for their lunar flyby on Monday, April 6, during which they will be eclipsed as they become the most distant humans.

Though a rare sight, it's not the first time a solar eclipse has been viewed from lunar realms. The Apollo astronauts, who orbited the moon rather than flew by it (as Artemis 2 did), also saw solar eclipses, NASA's Kelsey Young, Artemis science flight operations lead, said during a press conference on Saturday (April 4).

A total solar eclipse will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain on August 12, 2026. The Moon’s umbral shadow will make landfall in the Northern Hemisphere during the late afternoon and early evening hours in Europe,

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 ...

A once-in-a-century total solar eclipse will sweep across 10 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on Aug. 2, 2027. Here are the best places to go.

The astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission spoke with reporters in their first press conference from space on Wednesday (April 8). Mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover reflected on their journey to the far side of the moon as the Artemis II crew heads back to Earth.