Solar Eclipses

Recent & Upcoming Happenings
Next Solar Eclipses

February 17, 2026, Partial Solar Eclipse

February 17, 2026, a partial solar eclipse, is an upcoming celestial event that has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking the light from the sun and casting a shadow on the earth's surface. In a partial solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun but only partially obscures it. This creates a breathtaking visual display; you can even see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, with your own eyes. The eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean and move southeast toward Antarctica....

September 21, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse

September 21, 2025, a partial solar eclipse, is an upcoming celestial event that has captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking the light from the sun and casting a shadow on the earth's surface. In a partial solar eclipse, the moon does not completely cover the sun but only partially obscures it. This creates a breathtaking visual display; you can even see the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, with your own eyes. It's important to remember that looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse...
South in Australia, Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctica