Total solar eclipse

Space

Best pictures of total solar eclipse that awed North America

A total solar eclipse has crossed through North America, with large crowds gathering to see the phenomenon.

08/04/2024

Space

Could weather impact solar eclipse viewing?

Huge crowds are expected in North America as a total solar eclipse crosses the continent.

08/04/2024

Culture news

Goodbye sunshine: The ideal soundtrack to your total solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse, which will appear to many North Americans to have extinguished the sun, shouldn't cast a shadow over your music playlists. The Euronews Culture team picks the songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...

08/04/2024

Art

Total eclipse of the art: Why the disappearing sun captivates artists

The upcoming 8 April total solar eclipse, which for a few minutes will appear to many North Americans to have extinguished the sun, is already casting a wide shadow.

07/04/2024

Space

How you can still experience the total solar eclipse in Europe

While the path of totality of the eclipse on Monday will be in a narrow corridor across North America, some Europeans will catch a partial glimpse.

07/04/2024

Space

Total solar eclipse: A guide on how and when to see it this month

After the total solar eclipse in North America, Europe will see the next one in August 2026 when it crosses the northern parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

04/04/2024

Culture news

Pink Floyd: The (literal) dark side of the moon and fandom

Pink Floyd have announced a unique event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic eighth album, 1973’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’. And it's a doozy...

03/04/2023

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Watch: Dramatic scenes as a total lunar eclipse is seen

Millions of people across the world were able to see a total lunar eclipse, which was visible throughout North America, across Asia, Australia and the rest of the Pacific.

08/11/2022

Nature

Rare total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness

The last total solar eclipse in Antarctica occurred on November 23, 2003, and the next one will not be until 2039.

06/12/2021

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Total solar eclipse seen from Union Glacier, Antarctica

A total solar eclipse could be seen from Antarctica on Saturday with NASA live streaming the event, showing a striking image of the sky darkening. Those living in southern parts of Africa, Australia and South America could also witness a partial solar eclipse.

04/12/2021

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Spectators brave heavy rain to see solar eclipse in Chile

South America won't see another total eclipse of the sun until 2048.

15/12/2020

Chile

Total solar eclipse wows crowds across Latin America

Thousands travelled across Chile and Argentina to catch a glimpse of the celestial event which won't be seen again until 2048.

15/12/2020

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Astronomers marvel at rare annular eclipse in Dubai

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Astronomers marvel at a rare spectacle that will not appear for another 14 years. For over 2 hours the Moon blocked the Earth's direct view of the Sun.

30/06/2020

World News

Skywatchers wowed by rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

A rare "ring of fire" eclipse appeared on the Northern Hemisphere's longest day and wowed skywatchers across the world from Africa to China

22/06/2020

World News

This week in pictures: Solar eclipse, Christmas and pension protests

Here is our selection of the most eyecatching photographs from this last week.

27/12/2019

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Skygazers enjoy rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Some described it as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event.

26/12/2019