A total eclipse of the Moon occurs during the night of Wednesday, February 20/21, 2008. The entire event is visible from South America and most of North America (on Feb. 20) as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (on Feb. 21). During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon's disk can take on a dramatically colorful appearance from bright orange to blood red to dark brown and (rarely) very dar... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

On Friday, 2008 August 01, a total eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses half the Earth. The path of the Moon's umbral shadow begins in Canada and extends across northern Greenland, the Arctic, central Russia, Mongolia, and China. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

On Aug. 28, skywatchers across much of North America can watch as the Moon crosses into the Earth's shadow and will undergo its second total eclipse in 2007. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The astronomical event of the summer, if not for this entire year, occurs this Wednesday, July 22: A total eclipse of the sun visible in parts of India and China.

In fact, this will be one of the very best solar eclipses of the 21st century thanks to the near-coinciding of three events. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

On Wednesday night, Feb. 20, for the third time in the past year, the moon will become completely immersed in the Earth's shadow, resulting in a total lunar eclipse. Update on this. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

People across the world will have the chance to see a partial eclipse of the Moon on the 16th August. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

On Feb. 7 the sun will undergo an eclipse that few will see. It will be an annular eclipse, a "penny on nickel" effect in which the moon will be too small to completely cover the disk of the sun. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Indian astrologers are predicting violence and turmoil across the world as a result of this week's total solar eclipse, which the superstitious and religious view as a sign of potential doom. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

Mysterious bands of shadow which sometimes pass across the ground during an eclipse might be produced by sound pulses, according to a new theory.

"Shadow bands" have been observed travelling across the ground before and after totality - when the Moon completely covers the Sun. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Hinode satellite observing our sun captured images of the moon traversing the face of the sun during a solar eclipse this week. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

This is the first time that this phenomenon was shot from the moon.

Japan's Kaguya lunar orbiter has beamed home a spectacular movie of Earth eclipsing the sun as seen from the moon. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Check out these great photos of the solar eclipse from 1999! Was great to look at! picked by membershipscript 2 years ago

See the Moon turn red. On August 28, the Moon will plunge through Earth's shadow, and the United States' West Coast will see the best show. picked by bunmaster 2 years ago

Is this painting the earliest realistic depiction of a total eclipse of the Sun? Some historians believe it is. This painting was completed in 1735 by Cosmas Damian Asam, a painter and architect famous in early eighteenth century Germany. Clearly drawn is not only a total solar eclipse, but the solar corona and the diamond ring effect visible when sunlight flows only between mountains on the Moon. picked by FreeMind 2 years ago

Last month's lunar eclipse not only treated skygazers to a ruddy view of the Moon – it revealed that Earth's atmosphere contains little light-blocking volcanic dust.

Some researchers say the low volcanic dust levels in the atmosphere over the last dozen years could be contributing to global warming, but others dispute the claim. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Almost 2-1/2 years have passed since the Moon plunged completely into the Earth’s shadow. But if you live in Europe, Africa, or the eastern half of North America, but sure to put a big circle on your calendar for tomorrow. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

If you want to witness a total solar eclipse and you live in Europe, you’re out of luck until at least 2026. Unless you live in one of a few of Europe’s geographical extremities (i.e. Spitsbergen, Nova Zembla, Abkhazia and other parts of eastern Georgia or the southern part of Russia), the astronomical phenomenon will pass you by. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago

Hope it's a clear night! picked by topofall 2 years ago

The countdown has begun to a partial solar eclipse visible from Brisbane to Adelaide this afternoon.

There's a bloody storm right now and I won't be able to see anything :( picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A new approach and new technology allow making animation more realistic. picked by Milkshake 3 years ago