Eclipses
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![A satellite image of the US in black and white with the moon's shadow paths making a cross.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ySEuxKHnFC5oTNwgES8NE7-320-80.png)
Satellite images overlay 2024 and 2017 total solar eclipses sweeping across US
By Samantha Mathewson published
Satellite images capture striking differences between the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses that swept across North America, including variations in the moon's shadow along the path of totality.
![Annular solar eclipse appears as an orange ring of light around a black circle (the moon) against a black background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ar5esUqAzTx877LcHTUPu3-320-80.jpg)
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Stay up-to-date with the latest news on the upcoming solar eclipses, including the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024.
![a series of eclipse images from partial eclipse to totality and then back to partial.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnWBpWF7af8bpuxmiaCZp-320-80.jpg)
14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!
![a man wearing eclipse glasses and a hat, he is smiling.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QouvyR8hkFaMUuwhXjEinX-320-80.jpg)
Eclipse expert Jamie Carter wins media award for extensive solar eclipse coverage
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
We spoke to Jamie Carter about winning the award and his plans for future solar eclipses.
![A woman with shoulder length brown wavy hair holds one hand over her mouth and her other hand points up at the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/czs3gTKoHYVQBzyf2bFFsJ-320-80.jpg)
Those magic minutes during April 8's solar eclipse brought me to tears
By Meredith Garofalo published
There have been some cool moments in my life, but totality in Dallas moves to a top slot.
![Man looking into eyes in mirror.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8QJXvTzXGuBN9WXJwRpXam-320-80.jpg)
Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
![The moon's features are faintly visible. It is fully eclipsing the sun, which is hidden except for its corona glowing in white.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g8AALbS8JauADeXq7YWfN8-320-80.jpg)
What's left of the 2024 solar eclipse lives in our hearts
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The 2024 solar eclipse, as seen from Indianapolis, connected strangers across a famous racetrack.
![A composite of the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse. The bright star at left is Regulus.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SNoNFdiH2LP2FSyYTfr5SP-320-80.jpg)
Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse was visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse occurred and where it was visible.
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