August 21 solar eclipse

How the moon saw itself when it shadowed the sun during total solar eclipse – NASA's LRO gives a glimpse!

As LRO crossed the lunar south pole heading north at 3,579 mph (1,600 meters per second), the shadow of the Moon was racing across the United States at 1,500 mph (670 meters per second).

Aug 30, 2017, 15:45 PM IST

Donald Trump views total solar eclipse without protective glasses and Twitter loses collective calm – This is what went down!

The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses”.

Aug 22, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

Partial phase of total solar eclipse mesmerizes people

America geared up for this rare astronomical event as people were seen flocking to places and hoping for a clear sky.

Aug 21, 2017, 21:49 PM IST

August 21 total solar eclipse: Enhance your celestial knowledge before witnessing the magic!

The rare eclipse will be gracing the skies after 99 years and it's a once in a lifetime chance for people to view it.

Aug 21, 2017, 19:17 PM IST

Total solar eclipse all set to woo sky gazers tonight: All you need to know!

Sometime in the year 2014, American space agency NASA had confirmed the occurrence of a total solar eclipse in 2017.

Aug 20, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

August 21 total solar eclipse: Scientists to be on the look-out for sunspots

Sunspots are the primary generator of solar flares, the sudden, powerful blasts of electromagnetic radiation and charged particles that burst into space during explosions on the Sun's surface. 

Aug 20, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

Total solar eclipse on August 21: NASA recommends safety tips to witness celestial spectacle

Looking at the eclipse directly will damage your vision and that holds true for a partial eclipse as well.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:32 AM IST