The Eclipse That Made America Great
The solar eclipse of 1878 was a chance for the young nation’s scientists to finally shine.
Two Minutes of Darkness
On August 21, an eclipse will sweep across the United States, from the redwood forests of Oregon to the shores of South Carolina. Read The Atlantic’s coverage here.
Total Eclipse
“Seeing a partial eclipse bears the same relation to seeing a total eclipse as kissing a man does to marrying him.”
Advice for Eclipse Newbies
Get your eclipse glasses and sunscreen ready.
How Blind Astronomers Will Observe the Solar Eclipse
Eclipses are a total sensory experience even for those who can’t see them.
The Largest Mass Migration to See a Natural Event Is Coming
This month’s solar eclipse is likely to put major pressures on infrastructure.
Are Eclipse Goggles a Scam?
They’re essential for anyone who wants a direct view of the solar action—but knockoffs are dangerous, NASA warns.
What Are Your Eclipse Plans?
We want to know how you’re celebrating the celestial event of the summer.
Astronomers Are Using Ancient Eclipse Records to Solve a Cosmic Mystery
Babylonian tablets suggest that Earth’s rotation is slowing less than expected.
How Artists Have Depicted Eclipses Across History
In some cases, their paintings have improved our scientific understanding of these strange cosmic events.
How Cicadas, Squirrels, and Bees React to Solar Eclipses
What happens to animals when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun