Orbital Mechanics of the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Learn about the orbital mechanics that influence a solar eclipse occurrence
Eclipse Education
Using Eclipse Glasses: Timing Is Everything
When is it safe, if ever, to take off your eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse?
The Formation of Our Solar System
Learn about the nebular hypothesis, the formation of our moon, and the celestial bodies in our solar system
October 2024 Annular Eclipse: When and Where to Witness
Learn where, when, and how to view the October 2024 annular eclipse
The April 2024 Eclipse: Are You Ready?
Learn where, when, and how to view the upcoming April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Astronomy of Solar Eclipses
Learn about the physics of solar eclipses, types of solar eclipses, the orbital mechanics of Earth that causes solar eclipses, and why they do not occur as frequently as some may think.
Solar Eclipses Through the Ages
In this article, you'll explore the fascinating journey of solar eclipses through the ages, discovering how different cultures observed, predicted, and mythologized these rare celestial phenomena. You'll gain insight into the tools and techniques our ancestors used, and how their understanding laid the groundwork for modern astronomy.
The History of Lunar Eclipses
Learn about the history of lunar eclipse observations and how modern society views them
The Basics of Our Natural Satellite: the Moon
Learn about the Moon's magnetism, its gravity, and the effect it has on Earth
The Basics of Solar Radiation
Learn what solar radiation is and its impacts on Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere
Solar Sails
Learn what solar sails are, how they are being used, how they have been deployed in space, and the challenges in using them for space travel.
Everything You Need to Know About Lunar Eclipses
Learn about
- What is a Lunar Eclipse
- Types of Lunar Eclipses
- Lunar Eclipse Visibility
- Preparing for a Lunar Eclipse
- The Impact of Lunar Eclipses