The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the mechanisms behind lunar and solar eclipses, as well as how often they can be observed here in Japan. Question: There was a ...

Star-gazers are over the moon about it. This week, armchair astronomers will be treated to a celestial fireworks display of epic proportions. On September 21, the sky will be graced by a partial solar ...

Eclipse season is basically the astrological equivalent of the universe grabbing the aux cord and saying, “Actually, new playlist.” While lunar eclipses tend to serve the drama of endings and ...

A lunar eclipse will make September's full moon appear red this weekend... depending on where you are. Lunar eclipses, the opposite of solar eclipses, happen when the Earth is positioned between the ...

A partial solar eclipse is happening this weekend, just before the autumnal equinox, according to NASA. But you would have to travel in order to see it yourself. Solar eclipses happen when the moon ...

With super-sunny summer days dwindling and plenty of cozy, pumpkin spice-filled fall moments ahead, there’s no doubt that this time of year already feels ripe for transitions and evolutions. But that ...

A week ago, a stunning total lunar eclipse was seen by a record-breaking number of people on the planet. This week, there is a solar eclipse, and it’s going to be the complete opposite. Eclipses often ...

A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible on Sunday, Sept. 21 — but don’t plan a watch party just yet. Only about 16 million people, or 0.2% of the Earth’s population, will be able to view the ...

On Sept. 21, a day before the equinox, a partial solar eclipse will obscure up to 86% of the sun Getty The last eclipse of the year arrives on Sept. 21, with a partial solar eclipse offering dramatic ...