A.Among ancient civilizations that viewed solar eclipses as a bad omen, the sight of the cosmic event would cause despair. But the opposite is true for many enthusiasts who travel thousands of kilometers to see the solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. “I am not religious in any way. However [the eclipse… Read More »
We live in a light-polluted world where streetlights, electronic advertising, and even backyard lighting block out all but the brightest celestial objects in the night sky. But go to the officially protected “Dark Sky” area, look at the sky and be amazed. This is the image of the skies that humans have had for thousands… Read More »
Two viewers stand atop the Carroll Rim Trail in the Painted Hills near Mitchell, Oregon, during the 2017 total solar eclipse. (Adrees Latif/Reuters – image source) For David Makepeace, falling in love with eclipses was a pure coincidence. The year was 1991. She was 28 years old and in love with a young travel agent… Read More »
On April 8, 2024, millions of people in the United States will have the chance to watch a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse. Cities including Austin, Texas; Buffalo, New York; and Cleveland, Ohio will be able to directly see this rare cosmic event, which will last only a few hours. Although you can see many astronomical… Read More »
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse moved from the Pacific to the Atlantic, creating a narrow corridor across 14 U.S. states under the moon’s shadow at the first coast-to-coast totality in 99 years. That day, the shadow moved roughly northwest to southeast from Oregon across the United States to South Carolina. It’s about… Read More »