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'You could feel the energy and wonder': Despite clouds, totality wows crowds during solar eclipse in Syracuse
By Rebecca Sohn published
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality.
What should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses?
By Samantha Mathewson published
Now that the April 8 solar eclipse is over, what should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? One option is to donate them to underserved communities, so needy folks can watch future eclipses safely.
Eclipse from space: See the moon's shadow race across North America at 1,500 mph in epic satellite footage
By Harry Baker published
Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts on board the ISS also captured stunning shots of the enormous dark patch.
When is the next total solar eclipse after 2024 in North America?
By Jamie Carter published
After the total solar eclipse on April 8, North America will have to wait exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days for its next glimpse of the sun's corona.
Myth busted: Total solar eclipses don't release special, blinding radiation, NASA says
By Ben Turner published
Today's total solar eclipse won't produce any especially harmful radiation, but that doesn't mean you should look at it with your bare eyes.
Watch live! The total solar eclipse has begun over North America.
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The long-awaited total solar eclipse of 2024 has begun — and you can watch NASA's unparalleled view of totality right now in this free live stream.
Where to get solar eclipse glasses last minute
By Brandon Specktor published
It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location.
How to safely record today's total solar eclipse with your phone
By Jamie Carter last updated
Here's how to safely, and effectively, take stunning photographs and videos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone on April 8.
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