I recently received a query from one of my Atlantic Skies readers as to the difference between an occultation and an eclipse.

The rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land ...

May's second full moon is almost here, and not only is it a rare blue moon, but it will also be a micromoon. The blue moon will take place soon, giving us two full moons in the month. Usually, the ...

May’s second full moon, a blue moon, arrives Sunday, May 31. Here’s what to know about the phenomenon and how rare it is.

Spectacular astronomical events like meteor showers and partial lunar eclipses will be visible across the country this summer ...

The first half of 2026 had a lot for skywatchers. And the second half of the year isn't going to be too different either.

First, the moon will be almost at perigee — or the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. When this hap ...

On Aug. 12, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal will experience the thrill of daytime darkness. Here’s where you ...

Illinois stargazers can soon see an unusual “blue moon” peak, and the full moon will also be a “micromoon.” The “blue moon” ...

Over hundreds of years, increasingly sophisticated instruments have revealed — and continue to reveal — the secrets of our star.