Solar eclipses: Latest photos, science and forecast

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a black-and-white closeup of the sun being partially blocked by the dark disk of the moon.

NASA astronaut snaps photo of solar eclipse from the space station

By Mike Wall published

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli snapped a photo of the Oct. 14 solar eclipse from the International Space Station, showing the moon taking a bite out of the sun.

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Earth against the blackness of space, with the dark smudge of a solar eclipse covering most of North America.

Satellite sees annular solar eclipse from 1 million miles away (photo)

By Mike Wall published

A NASA camera aboard NOAA's DSCOVR satellite captured an amazing view of last weekend's annular solar eclipse from its deep-space perch.

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satellite view of annular solar eclipse 2023 over earth

Satellites watch the annular solar eclipse 2023 sweep over the U.S. (video)

By Robert Lea published

The annular solar eclipse 2023 was visible from space as the NOAA satellites GOES-East and GOES-West observed the moon's shadow sweep across the U.S.

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Rajat Kumar Pal annular solar eclipse shows stages of the solar eclipse rising through the sky.

Annular solar eclipse of 2023 wows skywatchers with spectacular 'ring of fire' (photos, video)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

On Oct. 14 an annular solar eclipse occurred across the Americas. We have rounded up some of the best photos here.

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a telescope sits beside a vast plain ringed by mountains as the sun rises overhead

Fire in the sky: Chasing the annular solar eclipse 2023 on the Extraterrestrial Highway

By Brett Tingley published

The deserts of Nevada provided the perfect setting for the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023 in a region known for its love of strange sights in the sky.

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the moon blocks the sun in a ring of fire solar eclipse

The annular solar eclipse of 2023 is underway! See the 1st 'ring of fire' photos and video

By Tariq Malik published

The first images of the moon passing between the sun and the Earth in a so-called "ring of fire" solar eclipse visible are coming in and the views are amazing.

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Two panel image showing an annular solar eclipse (left) and a partial lunar eclipse (right)

Earth will experience 2 eclipses this month. Here's what you need to know

By Brett Tingley last updated

October sees both a partial lunar eclipse and a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse, although seeing them both in person will require a good deal of travel.

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The moon obscures most of the sun during an annular eclipse, leaving a "ring of fire" visible.

October's new moon brings us a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

By Jesse Emspak published

October's new moon rises today (Oct. 14) and causes an annular or 'ring of fire' solar eclipse, which will delight skywatchers across the Americas.

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eight stages of an annular solar eclipse showing the moon taking a larger and larger "bite" out of the sun with the "ring of fire" in the center. The sun turn's progressively more red throughout the images.

Annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into 'ring of fire' today. Here's what you need to know.

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

An annular solar eclipse will set the skies alight with a magnificent 'ring of fire' today. The stunning scene will be visible across the Americas.

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The moon obscures the sun during an annular eclipse

Why 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 14 has scientists excited (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published

A 'ring of fire' or annular solar eclipse will sweep across the United States on Oct. 14, bringing incredible views and a lot of science at the same time.

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