Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital ...
The moon crossed the sun's path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. The sun was not covered ...
On Feb. 17, 2026, the moon slipped directly between Earth and the sun, creating a spectacular 'ring of fire' visible to very few people on Earth, but ESA's Proba-2 had had the best seat in the house.
On Jan. 31, 1958, Explorer 1 became the first satellite launched by the United States. Its primary science instrument, a ...
Of the eight known planets in the Solar System, Mercury is the smallest and closest to our star, the Sun. Mercury has been known since the time of ancient Babylon, in the 14th century BC. Its name ...