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two pictures side by side. at left is the earth covered by a shadow on north america. at right is the side of a satellite with the moon's shadow visible below

Satellite views of solar eclipse 2024: See the moon's shadow race across North America (video, photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Several satellites caught the April 8 total solar eclipse from space, and scientists have shared the incredible footage.

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The total solar eclispe on April 8 as seen over Stowe, Vermont

These solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers are absolutely amazing (images, video)

By Robert Lea published

The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, is over, meaning we can now marvel at the incredible videos and images taken during the event.

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new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.

New moon calendar 2024: When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2024 guide.

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A marriage proposal beneath totality of a solar eclipse.

I proposed under the diamond ring of the 2024 total solar eclipse

By Josh Dinner published

After a year planning the perfect proposal for the April 8 solar eclipse, it couldn't have gone better.

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The best star projectors composited together in front of a starry backdrop

Best star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums

By Jamie Carter last updated

Buying Guide The best star projectors bring the cosmos inside: Scientifically accurate home planetariums, ambient lights for parties or simple night lights for kids

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Stages of annular eclipse observed as the eclipse passes through annularity and the sun changes color as it approaches sunset on May 20, 2012 in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

When is the next solar eclipse?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our solar eclipse guide will help you plan how to see the next solar eclipse.

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a crowd of people in a city park watch a solar eclipse using safety glasses

The solar eclipse is over! Here's what to do with your eclipse glasses

By Samantha Mathewson published

Astronomers Without Borders has set up collection centers across the U.S. and Canada to recycle gently used eclipse glasses, which will be donated to underserved communities for future eclipses.

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The author wearing solar eclipse glasses

What to do next with your solar viewing kit after the 2024 solar eclipse

By Josh Dury published

After the eclipse on April 8, here's what you can do next with your solar-specific kit.

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A series of images showing the annular ring of fire solar eclipse progress. The moon looks like it is taking a bigger and bigger bite out of the sun until it covers it, but not completely, leaving a ring of orange around it.

Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter published

Reference The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.

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closeup photo of the moon blocking the sun during a total solar eclipse

When is the next total solar eclipse in the US?

By Stefanie Waldek published

The next total solar eclipse to hit the United States will be in 2033, but it will only be visible in Alaska. The Lower 48 won't get one until 2044.

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