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A combination of two images taken during a total solar eclipse in 2009 on the board of the ship in neighborhood of Iwo Jima Island. Credit: Marta and Michal Zolnowski

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Sun, Upcoming Events

How long will the solar eclipse last? A max of 4:28 along the path of totality

This map shows the extent of the Moon’s outer shadow (penumbra) and inner shadow (umbra), where totality is seen. The black ovals depict the Moon’s shadow at five-minute intervals.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing

Maps of totality for the 2024 eclipse

A cardboard box can be turned into a pinhole camera to see the 2024 eclipse.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, The Sun

How to make a pinhole camera for the 2024 eclipse

A mother and daughter enjoy the 2017 eclipse in Idaho. Credit: Nasa.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Astrophotography, Observing, Telescopes and Equipment, Upcoming Events

Can you take eclipse photos with your phone? Yes, but …

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Sun, Upcoming Events

20 of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Sun, Upcoming Events

25 solar eclipse facts

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Why does the April 8 eclipse path take a stranger path than 2017?

This spectacular photographic sequence around totality shows some of the features you'll see if your sky is clear and you're in the path of totality April 8, 2024. Credit: Ben Cooper.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

Final pregame thoughts on Monday’s eclipse, from Astronomy Magazine’s Dave Eicher

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, Upcoming Events

How will birds react to the eclipse? You can help find out

Spanish moss is shown in the shape of a circle with Braille writing above it.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

A genius use of Spanish moss will help visually impaired people experience the eclipse

During the 2017 total solar eclipse, the Sun’s corona, only visible during the total eclipse, is shown as a crown of white flares from the surface.

2024 Solar Eclipse, Observing, Science, The Moon, The Sun, Upcoming Events

A hidden part of the Sun will appear during Monday’s total eclipse for those in the right spot

Only during totality is the stunning corona of the Sun visible, such as during the total solar eclipse of March 29, 2006, pictured here. You must be in the path of totality to see this unearthly sight, so plan accordingly.

2024 Solar Eclipse

A guide to the 2024 eclipse from Astronomy magazine