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 ...

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 ...

Nigeria and several other African nations continue to haemorrhage economic value through a persistent pattern of exporting raw commodities while importing finished goods, refined products, and ...

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 ...