Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.
Eclipses of the past were calamitous, not celebratory
The word "eclipse" comes from the Latin word "eclipsis," which is derived from the Greek "ekleipsis,” which actually means "abandonment" or "a forsaking.”
The word "eclipse" comes from the Latin word "eclipsis," which is derived from the Greek "ekleipsis,” which actually means "abandonment" or "a forsaking.”
World clocks may lose a second as Earth spins faster
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds
A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.
A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.
Solar Eclipse 2024: Michigan locations, weather forecast and more to know ahead of event
There's only one city in Michigan that will witness a full solar eclipse. But could a cloudy day muck things up? Here's everything to know about the phenomenon.
There's only one city in Michigan that will witness a full solar eclipse. But could a cloudy day muck things up? Here's everything to know about the phenomenon.
NASA to launch rockets into moon’s shadow during April solar eclipse
During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?
There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.
There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.
Major grocery chain to close stores during the eclipse
Wegmans plans to close 48 stores in the path of the solar eclipse so that employees can enjoy the rare celestial event.
Wegmans plans to close 48 stores in the path of the solar eclipse so that employees can enjoy the rare celestial event.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.
Look out for comet, planets during the total solar eclipse
The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse
"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.
"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.
Total solar eclipse forecast: Who has best chance for clear skies on April 8
A clear sky is key to watching the April 8th total solar eclipse.
A clear sky is key to watching the April 8th total solar eclipse.
Total solar eclipse viewer using cereal box: How to build your own
If you want to watch the total solar eclipse, you'll need eye protection or an eclipse-viewing device.
If you want to watch the total solar eclipse, you'll need eye protection or an eclipse-viewing device.
Total solar eclipse: How animals react to daylight turning dark
Spoiler alert: Many animals do “surprising things” during a total solar eclipse.
Spoiler alert: Many animals do “surprising things” during a total solar eclipse.
What to know about fake eclipse glasses
Spectators are stocking up on eclipse glasses ahead of the April aerial spectacle, but one retailer is cautioning consumers to beware of counterfeit versions of the eyewear circulating online.
Spectators are stocking up on eclipse glasses ahead of the April aerial spectacle, but one retailer is cautioning consumers to beware of counterfeit versions of the eyewear circulating online.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Lunar eclipse happening ahead of April's total solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse always precedes or follows about two weeks before or after a solar eclipse.