As the solar eclipse captivates skywatchers today, here's what you need to know about whether it affects pregnancy or digestion, and how to protect your eyes safely.

A “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible on Tuesday, with the best views in Antarctica and partial eclipse views in Africa and South America.

A solar eclipse is a rare weather phenomenon that is a sight to behold, but viewing an eclipse can be harmful to your eyes if the right precautions are not taken. Looking directly at the sun can cause ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere will witness the year ...

Solar eclipses are among nature’s most unusual and dramatic events. The Moon casts a shadow on the Earth that changes the light and temperature in some places for a short time when it moves between ...

Claims a massive solar eclipse today, Aug. 2 will blanket the world in darkness for 6 minutes have been abuzz on social media for weeks. The viral claims of a "once in a century solar eclipse" spread ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The last total solar eclipse was 456 days ago in North ...

"A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun. When this happens, the Moon gradually blocks out the light from the Sun. If the Sun and Moon line up perfectly in the sky, we ...

A “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse took place on Tuesday, coinciding with two major cultural events. The moon briefly blocked the center of the sun, creating shadow across parts of Antarctica, ...