By convention, eclipses are named after their darkest phase—if a solar eclipse is total at any point on Earth, it is called a total solar eclipse. Hybrid solar eclipses or annular-total eclipses are an exception …

4 days ago · Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an ...

Sep 4, 2025 · What is a Total Solar Eclipse? A total eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, blocking out its light. Although the entire eclipse can last a couple of …

The August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse will be a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon moves between the Earth and Sun completely obscuring the Sun.

Eclipse basics Partial vs. total solar eclipses A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks some but not all of the sun. Noteworthy partial eclipses typically last a few hours. Annular eclipses are a …

Nov 6, 2024 · On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse moved across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the …

Dec 29, 2025 · A bevy of eclipses in 2026 will kick-start a frenzy of total and annular solar eclipses through 2028. Here’s everything to know about this rare celestial schedule.

Aug 11, 2025 · On Aug. 12, 2026, the sun, moon and Earth will align to create a total solar eclipse, which will be visible across western Iceland, northern Spain and the Balearic Islands in the …

May 31, 2024 · The first and most spectacular is a total eclipse, when the Moon completely covers the Sun's surface. A total eclipse can only be seen if you're standing within the umbra shadow.

Apr 8, 2024 · News and updates from the 2024 total solar eclipse: Tens of millions of people were treated to stunning views as the moon passed between Earth and the sun.