Ancient Chinese text from the Spring and Autumn Annals that contains humanity's earliest datable written record of a total solar eclipse from 709 BCE. The text states "In autumn, in the seventh month, ...

Experiencing a total eclipse for 74 minutes, passengers of Concorde 001 followed the path of totality as it crossed Africa in 1973, setting a record for the longest-ever total eclipse observation.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After a relatively quiet 2025 for eclipses, the skies are ...

When the sun, Earth, and new moon perfectly align, we get the chance to see a solar eclipse. This celestial phenomenon is one of the most unique experiences you can witness. In fact, the most recent ...