SUNSET: 
Explore the Night with Bob King
What Will We See in the Sky During Totality?
Most of our time will be focused on Sun during the minutes of totality on April 8th, but consider tearing yourself away for a few seconds to put it all in context.
Partial: The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us
Whether the Sun will become a dented ball or an eerie crescent of fire, a celestial shadow show awaits you practically everywhere in North and Central America.
Explore the Night with Bob King
Is Betelgeuse Fading Again?
Betelgeuse has dipped nearly half a magnitude since late January. Could it be headed for another Great Dimming Event? We also take a look at this spring's "other" eclipse.
How to See the Diamond Ring Effect During a Total Solar Eclipse
Here's how to safely see the "diamond ring," the dazzling burst of sunlight seen just before and after totality.
Como Fotografiar el Eclipse Con un Smartphone
Antes de intentar fotografiar el eclipse con su smartphone, lea el consejo de estos expertos.
Qué Buscar y Cuándo Durante un Eclipse Solar Total
Los fenómenos astronómicos y terrestres que no se debe perder durante el eclipse solar total del 8 de abril de 2024.
How Dark Does It Get During a Total Solar Eclipse?
Totality may not be quite as dark as nighttime, but the difference between 99% obscuration and 100% is still night and day.
DIY Project: Make an Eclipse Sundial
Try this solar-eclipse experiment as you're watching the Moon cover up the Sun.
Solar and Lunar Eclipses in 2024
Although no total lunar eclipses occur this year, skywatchers can look forward to two “central” solar eclipses — including a much-awaited total eclipse that spans the U.S. from Texas to New England.
How Did the Ancients Predict Eclipses? The Saros Cycle
Before the advent of computers or even a working theory of the solar system, the ancients predicted solar eclipses. How did they do it?
How to Observe the October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse
If you'll be in the path of the October 14, 2023, annular eclipse, here's what you can look for as the Moon covers the face of the Sun.
Where to Watch the October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse Online
If you can't see the annular solar eclipse in person, we've got some online viewing opportunities for you.
When It's Eclipse Decision Time, How Do You Decide Where to Go?
Satellite imagery will prove invaluable in making decisions on the day of the annular solar eclipse.
The History of Baily’s Brilliant Beads
Discover the observations of astronomer Francis Baily as he watched sunlight bead along the lunar limb during an 1836 annular eclipse.
DIY Weather Forecast for the October 14th Eclipse
The October annular eclipse is coming up, and the most important requirement will be clear skies. Here's how to forecast the weather.
To Catch Beads of Sunlight, Here's Where You Should Head for October 14th's Annular Eclipse
Some eclipse-chasers will choose to view a “broken ring” and a long display of Baily's beads on October 14, 2023.
El Niño and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
What will the ongoing El Niño event do to the chance of cloud cover along the 2024 total solar eclipse track?
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 25 Events, Festivals, and Places to Stay
Some ideas for those who still need a place to go on April 8, 2024, to see the total solar eclipse.
How Rare Is a Solar Eclipse?
There are two solar eclipses every year — so why are they so rare?
Eclipse Apps, Books, Videos: Resources for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Find some of our favorite resources for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, including apps, video explainers, children's activities, and books.
