Someday, Earth Will Have a Final Total Solar Eclipse
The moon will drift far enough from Earth that it no longer fully obstructs the sun. But predicting when this…
New Method That Pinpoints Wood’s Origin May Curb Illegal Timber
The study could help identify wood from Russia, which has been banned by many countries because of the war.Using a…
Can’t Find Eclipse Glasses? Here’s What to Do.
You can watch a projection of the eclipse using some common household items.Follow our live updates on the total solar…
Solar Eclipse Could Make Some Clouds Disappear
As the eclipse begins, some view-blocking clouds could actually disappear. A recent study found that after 15 percent of the…
In Photos: What Solar Eclipse-Gazing Has Looked Like Through History
For centuries, people have been clamoring to glimpse solar eclipses. From astronomers with custom-built photographic equipment to groups huddled together…
Arkansas Braces for Flood of Tourists During Total Solar Eclipse
The email landed in the inbox of Dave Parker, an Arkansas government employee, in 2021: Hey, we’ve got this eclipse…
There’s an Explosion of Plastic Waste. Big Companies Say ‘We’ve Got This.’
By 2025, Nestle promises not to use any plastic in its products that isn’t recyclable. By that same year, L’Oreal…
Cities in the Eclipse’s Path Are Getting an Economic Boost
A vast swath of North America will soon be plunged into darkness. Though momentary, the total solar eclipse on Monday…
The Eclipse That Ended a War and Shook the Gods Forever
In the spring of 585 B.C. in the Eastern Mediterranean, the moon came out of nowhere to hide the face…
Will There Be Another Earthquake? Here’s the Forecast for Aftershocks.
Will the ground around Whitehouse Station, N.J., continue to shake in the coming days? Almost certainly.Indeed, several aftershocks have already…