The Life and Death of Our Star: The Sun
Our star, the Sun, won't always be here. Learn about our star's lifecycle, including how the Sun will die and what may happen to our planet when that happens.
Eclipse Education
History's Most Significant Eclipses
Many eclipses have been recorded throughout history. Here are some relatively ancient ones and what humanity made of those events.
Total vs Annular Eclipses: Know the Difference
Not every eclipse is the same. Annular eclipses, like the October 2023 western US eclipse was not the same type of eclipse that will grace the eastern US in April 2024.
2023 October Annular Eclipse: A Celestial Spectacle
Learn about the October 2023 annular eclipse and how to prepare for it.
Environmental Effects of Solar Eclipses
How do eclipses affect the environment and atmosphere? Find out in this article.
Celestial Sights: The Science Behind Eclipses
Learn about the physics behind eclipses, why they occur, and why they occur where they do.
Types and Causes of Solar Eclipses
There are basically three types of solar eclipses. Each has different causes. Learn what those are through this article.
The Ring of Fire
Learn what causes the Ring of Fire effect during annular eclipses, like the one that occurred in October 2023 and the one that will impact Hawaii in October 2024.
Annular Eclipses: What Causes Them and Do They Matter?
What causes annular eclipses and what you should expect when viewing them. They're not the same as total eclipses.
Celestial Shows: What Causes Total Eclipses
Learn what causes total solar eclipses and what to expect when you view the next one.
Dwarf Planets 101
**Ceres: The Enigmatic Dwarf Planet of Our Solar System**Ceres, once classified as an asteroid and now recognized as a dwarf planet, stands as a testament to our evolving understanding of...
The Basics of Astronomy
Understanding the Universe Around Us Astronomy, often considered one of the oldest sciences, is the study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, as well as the...