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What is a solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...
September 2025 Date, Timings Today Live Updates: The last solar eclipse of the year will take place on today (September 21, ...
When most of us think about what shaped our planet, we probably picture volcanoes, earthquakes, and huge continents slowly ...
Solar eclipses offer a celestial show. The article details four types: total, annular, partial, and hybrid. A partial solar ...
On Sept. 21-22, a partial solar eclipse will see the moon sweep over the sun's disk, blocking its light over a swathe of the ...
Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the ...
The last solar eclipse of 2025 takes place today, September 21. Students can learn 10 key facts about the eclipse, its timing ...
A partial solar eclipse, the last of the year, is set to dazzle skywatchers across parts of the Southern Hemisphere on Sunday ...
Partial solar eclipses are more frequent than total ones, but each occurrence is unique in its path and visibility.
Though the trio fits well inside a one-degree circle in the sky, they're actually a good study in astronomical distance. The Moon is only 385,000 kilometers (1.3 light-seconds) away, while Venus is ...