Why do some places on Earth get far more solar eclipses than others?

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don’t.

Blazing ‘ring of fire’ eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026

ESA’s Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

See the moon’s shadow darken Antarctica in epic satellite imagery of the Feb. 17 solar eclipse (video)

Plus NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite spies the lunar disk crossing the face of our parent star.

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic ‘ring of fire’ today! Here’s what you need to know

Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a “ring of fire” during an annular solar eclipse. Here’s what to expect.

What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is

Eclipses don’t happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.

Here’s what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse

The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.

Where will the annular solar eclipse be visible on Feb. 17?

The ‘ring of fire’ eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026, will be witnessed by more penguins than people.

10 best places to see the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.