
Scientists Successfully Predicted the Shape of the Solar Corona
Scientists predicted the shape of the solar corona as it would be seen during the August 21, 2017, total solar eclipse. Observations confirmed that they got the broad strokes right.

A Picture-Perfect Solar Eclipse Experiment
AAS Chambliss Award winner Donald Bruns explains how he confirmed Einstein's predictions during the 2017 total solar eclipse.

Eye Damage Reported from August's Eclipse
For a young woman who stared too long on August 21st, the partially eclipsed Sun left a lasting impression — on her retinas.

Millions of Americans Viewed August Solar Eclipse
The 2017 solar eclipse could easily be the most watched event in US history. Can we learn something from it?

Eclipse Aftermath Brings Lawsuit Against Amazon
Counterfeit eclipse glasses created great confusion in the days prior to the solar eclipse. Luckily few cases of eye damage have been reported.

Best 2017 Eclipse Pictures from Our Readers
We've curated a selection of some of the best pictures our readers submitted to our online gallery of the August 21 solar eclipse.

After Totality: Eclipse Reactions Video
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse cast its shadow across the US. Sky & Telescope was there, and we captured some of your eclipse reactions.

Total Eclipse vs Solar Power
In addition to clogged roads and crowded hotels, the 2017 solar eclipse had another big effect on U.S. infrastructure: reduced solar power production.

The Eclipse as Seen by Citizen Scientists
Some academic and citizen-science groups came up with neat initiatives for eclipse day. Let’s find out how they did.

Eclipse Weather: Decision Time
With the eclipse just a few days away on Monday, now is the time to start taking stock of the weather forecast — and making decisions.

Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse Online
Multiple organizations are live-streaming the total solar eclipse from groundbased telescopes, racing Volvos, and high-altitude balloons — take a look!

Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids and Families
Enrich the eclipse experience — especially the long, partial phases — with solar eclipse activities for kids and families.

Eclipse Planning: Explore Weather Model Forecasts
If you're itching to know the weather on eclipse day, here's how you can explore weather model forecasts. Just remember, the eclipse is still almost a week away!

Explore the Night with Bob King
Will Monday's Total Eclipse Change Your Life?
Total eclipses have the power to touch us deeply and reverberate through our life in unexpected ways.

Sky & Telescope Answers Your Eclipse Questions: Part II
A few weeks ago we took to Twitter and Facebook to find out what questions you wanted answered about the August 21st Total Solar Eclipse. Now we're back with Part II of the answers!

2017's Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us
Totality watchers get the best show, but a far greater number of people will be in partial eclipse territory. Here's how to make the most of it.

Eclipse Photographer’s Checklist
For those photographing the August 21st eclipse, Fred Espenak shares his eclipse photography checklist.

Stargazer's Corner: Adventures Under the Night Sky
A Compact, Lightweight Solar Projection Viewer
Learn how to make a travel-friendly solar projection viewer for your telescope — just in time for the eclipse! Each summer I have the privilege to run the Student Telescope Making Program at the Table Mountain Star Party (TMSP). Over the course of a few hours, students assemble telescopes and…

Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Eclipse Photography: Framing the Eclipse
Here are several ideas for photographers to use when shooting the August 21st eclipse

10 Things You Might Forget You Need on Eclipse Day
So you think you’re prepared for your eclipse viewing experience. But may I submit, dear reader, that you might have forgotten to pack a few things...