Capturing the mesmerizing beauty of a total solar eclipse requires careful planning and the right equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of using a star tracker to enhance your solar eclipse photography experience. Why Use a Star Tracker? A star tracker, also known as a solar tracker in this context, offers significant...
Credit: Depositphotos When an uncommon total solar eclipse passes over North America next Monday, scientists will have the opportunity to collect invaluable information ranging from the Sun's atmosphere to peculiar animal behaviors, and even potential impacts on humans. During the Sun's near-peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle, an awe-inspiring sight awaits: the corona will illuminate...
The Solar Eclipse The 2024 Solar Eclipse is a rare and scientific opportunity that will provide a unique and awe-inspiring experience for millions of people across North America. This event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, causing a momentary disruption of the Earth's natural rhythms. As the eclipse takes place,...
Roof decorations depicting mythical sacred beasts are silhouetted near a penumbral lunar eclipse partially blocked by clouds during the early hours of Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Beijing. Credit: AP Photo/Ng Han Guan Stargazers in Asia and Australia were treated to a spectacular lunar eclipse as the moon slipped into the outer part of Earth's...
Elipse solar. Credit: EUMETSAT. "Throughout my life, I have constantly noticed articles and news about total solar eclipses, just to be let down by the fact that the eclipse was invisible in the United States. Fortunately, the following year, this will alter." said Harley Manson. On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse from the United...
A composite image from the 8 November 2022 total lunar eclipse showing the moon in various stages throughout the night. (Andrew McCarthy) We have seen some great pictures from the total lunar eclipse recently. But this one might top them all. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy produced this incredible composite photo, showing the Moon in different eclipse phases throughout...
The moon is shown during a full lunar eclipse, Sunday, May 15, 2022, near Moscow, Idaho, with the reddish color caused by it passing into the shadow of the Earth. A Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout North America in the predawn hours -- the farther west, the better...
A composite image of the R Aquarii binary star was recorded by NASA's flying telescope SOFIA. Credit: NASA. NASA's flying telescope SOFIA has been watching a dance between 2 celebrities orbiting each other as they come close to the minute of the eclipse, enabling astronomers to study how both exchange stardust. SOFIA, short for "Stratospheric...
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory snapped a photo of a solar flare on May 9, 2024. The image combines three extreme ultraviolet light wavelengths to showcase the scorching material in flares, colored in green, blue, and red. Credit: NASA/SDO NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory spotted a significant solar flare on May 9, 2024, reaching its peak at...
Credit: Depositphotos Following North America's recent solar eclipse, another significant natural phenomenon is approaching. Between late April and June 2024, the largest group of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will emerge alongside a midwestern group of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. This phenomenon will impact 17 states, stretching from Maryland to Iowa and extending southward into...
