Eclipses occur when the Earth, moon and sun line up. A total solar eclipse will pass over the U.S. on the afternoon of April 8, cutting a narrow path across 13 states from Texas to Maine. Millions ...

These prominences will almost certainly be on show during totality in North America on April 8, because the sun is likely at the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, known as solar maximum ...

On April 8, watch out for Bailey's Beads before the moon completely covers the sun, and again as the lunar disk begins to move away from the solar disk. The sun gives the moon a diamond ring ...

On April 8, 2024, if the weather is fair, you should have no difficulty observing a partial eclipse of the sun from much of North America - even outside the path of totality.

On April 21 the comet will make its closest approach to the sun, so in the coming weeks, it may become visible to the unaided eye. More: Horned 'devil comet' eruption may coincide with April 8 ...

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the "devil comet," will be positioned close to the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Some photographers also predict that the volcanic comet may be ...

Before 2017, the last total solar eclipse to be seen by a portion of the United States was a cloud-plagued event in 1979. After April 8, the next cosmic super show in the continental 48 won’t be ...

We keep hearing over and over: do not look at the sun during the April 8 solar eclipse. But here’s the thing, you really, really should not look at the sun ever, especially during this event.

WHAT TO KNOW. Schools, state parks and other sites across Long Island will hold viewing parties for the April 8 eclipse, which will reach about 90% coverage at 3:27 p.m.; Some of Long Island’s ...

Best places to view the total solar eclipse in April 04:04. The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 will darken the sky for millions as the moon passes in front of the sun – but the spectacle ...

On April 8, the sun should appear to be about 93%-95% covered up to those in the Houston region. The upcoming solar eclipse will be the second within six months that is viewable from Texas, ...