Solar eclipses occur when the moon gets between Earth and the sun. This causes the moon to cast a shadow onto Earth. A solar ...

For hundreds of years, the only time mankind could see the Sun’s corona, which is the highly hot and ethereal outer ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) – Caitlin Clark had 20 points, six assists and four 3-pointers and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 on Tuesday night in a physical game that included ...

As Canadians prepare, a complete solar eclipse will occur over North America, including Mexico and the United States. While solar eclipses occur every 18 months, many of them are invisible to the ...

Scientists can take a longer, clearer look at the Sun’s outer atmosphere thanks to a European mission that created the first artificial solar eclipse in space. The feat was made possible by the ...

Two European satellites created an "artificial total solar eclipse" in space, the European Space Agency announced June 16, delivering data that will improve scientists' understanding of the sun ...

The sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, appears in an artificial solar eclipse on May 23, 2025. It is artificially colored to appear purple in this image.

A handout image of the sun taken during an artificial solar eclipse provided by the European Space Agency. Against a black background, the Sun’s bright body is covered by a black disc, and blue ...

Incredible images show the first artificial solar eclipse in orbit. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission involves two satellites flying in precise formation, with one spacecraft ...

The European Space Agency revealed that a mission to create an artificial eclipse was a success. The photos will allow scientists to study the sun's corona.

This technique mimics a total solar eclipse, which on Earth lasts only a few minutes, but in space can be sustained for hours. ESA said Monday, June 16: "This March, Proba-3 achieved what no other ...