This cosmic event occurs when the Earth, sun, and moon align perfectly. One diagram shows how a total solar eclipse works, and why it darkens the sky in the middle of the day.

On April 8, NASA says, the total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing through Texas around 1:27 p.m. CDT and ending in Maine about 3:35 p.m. EDT. Anywhere along the eclipse path, the ...

Here is NASA's diagram for making a solar eclipse-viewable pinhole camera with a cereal box from home. If you don't protect your eyes while viewing the eclipse, it could cause permanent vision damage.

On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse, or "Ring of Fire," will pass over the western United States. Start making plans for this celestial event.

Why it's so special: This stunning image shows the sun's corona during two total solar eclipses — on April 20, 2023, and April 8, 2024. The photo, snapped by a team of eclipse-chasing ...