If you’ve ever experienced or plan to experience a total solar eclipse like the one coming up on April 8, you’ve likely heard it’s not safe to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Safety at solar eclipses is relatively easy. If any part of ...

Editor's Note: Live coverage of the eclipse from the path of totality begins in the player above starting at 7 a.m. Tune in for live totality starting at 1:55 p.m. Don't miss it: In the afternoon of ...

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, offering millions a rare opportunity to see afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun. Tune into NBC News NOW ...

On April 8, the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun, creating a celestial spectacle visible from most of North and Central America and the Caribbean. Many people will see a partial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How do I take pictures of the solar eclipse with my phone?

Nature enthusiasts work with researchers to figure out how creatures respond to the celestial phenomenon Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web Editor, Science Wide-ranging anecdotal reports and studies ...

This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus. When you purchase ...

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14. According to ...

Today's the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, however, this will not be a total ...

You won't want to miss the April total solar eclipse. The US won't see another until 2044. But this rare astronomical event falls right in the middle of working hours on a Monday. Eclipse chasers told ...