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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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Children buried in sand during solar eclipse as relatives believe it will heal them

World October 26, 2022 By Brooke Davies

Britain Solar Eclipse

How to watch the last solar eclipse of 2022 in the UK

Tech October 24, 2022 By Anugraha Sundaravelu

Solar eclipse from space: Nasa probe snaps epic picture from its unique vantage point

Tech July 1, 2022 By Jeff Parsons

Blood moon seen in Rio de Janeiro. May 15, 2022, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A privileged view of the total lunar eclipse is seen in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (15.) The rare phenomenon is also called the Blood Moon, due to the red hue that the lunar surface appear to have around 1 am. 15 May 2022 Pictured: Blood moon seen in Rio de Janeiro. May 15, 2022, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A privileged view of the total lunar eclipse is seen in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (15.) The rare phenomenon is also called the Blood Moon, due to the red hue that the lunar surface appear to have around 1 am..Credit: Erica Martin/Thenews2. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Super Flower Blood Moon stuns stargazers across the world

Tech May 16, 2022 By Anugraha Sundaravelu

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (12455128d) The full Harvest Moon in the early morning sky. The Harvest Moon is either the last full moon of the summer season, or the first full moon in autumn. The name of the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, "Harvest Moon," of course reflects that September was the beginning of the harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in Europe. The Harvest Moon, Eype, Dorset, UK - 21 Sep 2021

When is the next full moon and are there any more in 2021?

UK November 19, 2021 By Siobhan Smith

Low Angle View Of Lunar Eclipse

Get ready for the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century this week

Tech November 16, 2021 By Anugraha Sundaravelu

Bonnie Tyler gets swarmed by eclipse jokes and she must be a little bit tired

Showbiz June 10, 2021 By Sarah Deen

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 26: Last solar eclipse of the year is seen in Manama, Bahrain on December 26, 2019. (Photo by Ayman Yaqoob/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Four ways to enjoy today's partial solar eclipse across the UK

Tech June 10, 2021 By The Conversation

What time is today's partial solar eclipse in the UK and how can I see it?

Tech June 10, 2021 By Jeff Parsons

Partial solar eclipse

A partial solar eclipse will be visible above the UK this week

Tech June 7, 2021 By Metro Science Reporter

MOON LUNAR ECLIPS FLANDERS MECHELEN MORNING

Super Blood Moon and lunar eclipse to occur next week

Tech May 19, 2021 By Alex Wilkins

Solar eclipse

Amazing pictures of rare solar eclipse from around the world

World June 22, 2020 By Harrison Jones

An annular solar eclipse captured in 2012. (Phillip Jones/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images)

What is a solar eclipse and when was the last one in the UK?

UK April 8, 2024 By Anna Paul

"Ring of fire" solar eclipse

What time is the Solar eclipse 2020 tomorrow and can it be viewed in the UK?

World June 20, 2020 By Rachael Martin

Amazing satellite pictures capture 'path of totality' from yesterday's solar eclipse

Tech July 3, 2019 By Jeff Parsons

epa07690805 (COMPOSITE) - Different phases of the total solar eclipse seen from the La Silla Observatory located in the region of Coquimbo, Chile, 02 July 2019. A total solar eclipse will cross above Chile and Argentina, as well as the waters of the South Pacific. EPA/ALBERTO VALDES

Solar eclipse that hardly anyone got to see passes over tiny uninhabited island

Tech July 3, 2019 By Richard Hartley-Parkinson

The BFI digitally restored solar eclipse footage from 1900

Tech May 31, 2019 By Jeff Parsons

The Moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse, known as the "Super Blood Wolf Moon", in Mexico City, Mexico, January 20, 2019.REUTERS/Henry Romero

When is the next lunar eclipse, in case you missed last night's blood moon?

UK January 21, 2019 By Daniel Mackrell

Super blue blood full moon over cold night water.

Will the blood moon affect your mood?

Lifestyle January 3, 2019 By Harriet Williamson

When is the next solar eclipse?

UK December 12, 2019 By Jessica Lindsay