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All the latest news and updates on solar eclipses, which occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from some parts of the Earth.

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BRADY, TEXAS - APRIL 08: The moon begins its descent below the sun's horizon during a total solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Brady, Texas. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience the eclipse today. During the event, the moon will pass in between the Sun and the Earth, appearing to block the Sun. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

The longest solar eclipse for 100 years is coming soon - and here's where to see it

Tech December 9, 2025 By Molly Lee

MARTIN, OHIO - APRIL 08: The moon passes in front of the sun during a solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Martin Ohio. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Will there be a total solar eclipse on August 2? We have the answer

Tech August 2, 2025 By Josh Milton

Mr Burns showcases his plan to Smithers in The Simpsons, Season 6, Episode 25 - Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part 1) (Picture: Fox)

The Simpsons predict the future - again - after scientists plan artificial solar eclipse

Tech July 11, 2025 By Josh Milton

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How to see the partial solar eclipse and sun's ‘devil horns’ today

Tech March 29, 2025 By Josh Milton

The sun will have ?devil horns? during the next partial solar eclipse

How to see the sun's ‘devil horns’ during this week's partial solar eclipse

Tech March 29, 2025 By Josh Milton

The diamond ring effect is seen as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday, April 8, 2024, before the Cleveland Guardians home opener Baseball game. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

News channel accidentally airs testicles instead of eclipse in gobsmacking live TV blunder

TV April 10, 2024 By Rachael O'Connor

BGUK_2688532 - Los Angeles, CA - Whoopi Goldberg walks off The View stage during Miranda Lambert debate, telling her co-hosts: ???I'm leaving y'all!??? Whoopi Goldberg has had it with The View's day of Hot Topics - enough so that she hilariously left the table in the middle of a heated discussion to take a selfie with a 91-year-old audience member. During a panel debate over Miranda Lambert scolding a group of concertgoers for taking photos during her Las Vegas residency show, cohost Sunny Hostin said that she's ???going to take as many selfies as I want if I paid $757 for tickets,??? which prompted Goldberg to clap back. The Oscar winning star said: "You know what? Stay home. If you're going to spend $750 to come to my concert, then give me the respect of watching me while I do my thing, or don't come." After Hostin said that she likes to keep memories from concerts on her phone to rewatch, Goldberg got up from her moderator seat and said??? "Turn on the television, girl." As the 67 year-old walked toward the audience, Joy Behar asked where she was going. "I'm leaving y'all!" Goldberg declared while making her way to the first row of seats in the studio audience. "I want to take a picture with this marvelous woman, who is 91. So, we're going to do a selfie. Just me and you," Goldberg said while approaching the woman. "Will you push that button? We'll be right back." Whoopi???s selfie bit might've been all in good fun, but Lambert's fans appear to be split on the residency incident. Some criticized the country superstar for being rude to her supporters, while others claimed that the photo-taking attendees were being rude to those around them trying to enjoy the show. *BACKGRID DOES NOT CLAIM ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE ATTACHED MATERIAL. ANY DOWNLOADING FEES CHARGED BY BACKGRID ARE FOR BACKGRID'S SERVICES ONLY, AND DO NOT, NOR ARE THEY INTENDED TO, CONVEY TO THE USER ANY COPYRIGHT OR LICENSE IN THE MATERIAL. BY PUBLISHING THIS MATERIAL , THE USER EXPRESSLY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND TO HOLD BACKGRID HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH USER'S PUBLICATION OF THE MATERIAL* Pictured: Whoopi Goldberg BACKGRID UK 18 JULY 2023 BYLINE MUST READ: ABC / BACKGRID UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

Whoopi Goldberg forced to shut down co-star for peddling 'nonsense' conspiracy theory

TV April 10, 2024 By Rishma Dosani

Searches for 'eye pain after solar eclipse' spike after people stare at the Sun

Tech April 9, 2024 By Jen Mills

The "diamond ring" effect is seen during a total solar eclipse across North America, in Magog, Quebec, Canada, on April 8, 2024. This year's path of totality is 115 miles (185 kilometers) wide and home to nearly 32 million Americans, with an additional 150 million living less than 200 miles from the strip. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from a large part of North America won't come around until 2044. (Photo by Stan Honda / AFP) (Photo by STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Pictures of the solar eclipse from across North America

US April 9, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

Perseverance's Mastcam-Z Captures a Phobos Solar Eclipse

Incredible video shows what the solar eclipse looked like on Mars

Tech April 9, 2024 By Hiyah Zaidi

partial solar eclipse uk ireland tweets

UK's 'breathtaking' solar eclipse: If you look really hard, you still can't see it

Tech April 9, 2024 By Danny Rigg

Diamond Ring

People think the eclipse is a cover for a New World Order. Or just the end of the world

Tech April 10, 2024 By Katherine Fidler

Solar eclipse on a colorful sky.

Experts reveal how to properly photograph the total solar eclipse

Tech April 8, 2024 By Hiyah Zaidi

Prisoners win fight to watch solar eclipse and will be given viewing glasses

US April 5, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

New York earthquake conspiracy theories from solar eclipse to 'sign from God'

US April 8, 2024 By Katie Boyden

Eclipse of the Sun

Map reveals where in the UK you can see the 2024 solar eclipse

Tech April 8, 2024 By Hiyah Zaidi

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Prisoners fight for right to watch solar eclipse claiming it's a 'religious event'

US April 4, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

President Donald Trump

We almost forgot Donald Trump stared directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse

Tech March 28, 2024 By Hiyah Zaidi

Total eclipse 2017. Totality.

Here's how and when to watch today's total solar eclipse

Tech April 8, 2024 By Katherine Fidler

Solar eclipse August 21 Wisconsin

Why officials are warning people to stock up on supplies before the solar eclipse

Tech April 4, 2024 By Hiyah Zaidi