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 ...

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In April 2024, Dallasites watched the moon blot out the sun, casting a shadow that turned afternoon into twilight for nearly four minutes. The surreal experience has probably left many wondering: When ...

Let the countdown begin: In less than two months, on August 12, a total solar eclipse will travel south through eastern Greenland, across the western edge of Iceland, and over northern Spain. For the ...

Scrolling on your phone while sitting on the toilet might be doing more harm than you think. A new study found that people who use smartphones during bathroom visits had a 46% higher risk of ...

SEATTLE — A rare total lunar eclipse, often called a "blood moon," will occur in the morning of Tuesday, March 3. But cloudy weather may make it difficult to observe in western Washington. The eclipse ...