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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 2024 total solar eclipse path traverses the U.S., beginning in the Pacific Ocean at 12:39 p.m. EDT and concluding in the North Atlantic Ocean at 3:55 p.m. EDT, with a total duration of 3 hours, 16 ...

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 ...

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 ...