Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. On Aug. 2, 2027, the moon’s shadow will race across parts of ...

Celestial events have long fascinated humans, and few are as striking as a total solar eclipse. Occurring when the moon aligns between the sun and the Earth, the phenomenon plunges daylight ...

On 12 August, a total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe and the Atlantic ocean as the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking out sunlight. Parts of the US and Africa, along with ...

In August, a celestial spectacle will draw millions to a sparsely populated swath of Spain. Visitors will find the region is full of earthly wonders, too. The medieval Castle of Ucero, near the city ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. On August 12, 2026, the Moon’s shadow will trace a path ...

A partial solar eclipse is happening today (Sept. 21), offering skywatchers a chance to see the moon appear to take a "bite" out of the sun. The eclipse begins at 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT), reaching ...