Feb 13, 2026 · From left to right, these images show a total solar eclipse, annular solar eclipse, and partial solar eclipse. A hybrid eclipse appears as either a total or an annular eclipse (the left and …

Nov 23, 2025 · Here are 10 different types of eclipses explained, with definitions, how they occur, notable examples (dates and numbers), and why each matters for viewers and researchers.

From Earth, we can see two types of eclipses—eclipses of the Sun (solar eclipses) and eclipses of the Moon (lunar eclipses). These occur when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon align in a straight or …

Feb 22, 2021 · If you’re sold on trying to see an eclipse now that you understand how eclipses work, here’s a list of the upcoming solar and lunar eclipses. We’ll keep this list updated too, with extra …

Jun 17, 2025 · When the moon, Earth and sun align just right, the result is one of nature's most dramatic celestial events. The different types of eclipses each reveal something unique about our solar …

Mar 28, 2024 · Annular eclipses occur once every two years. Lunar eclipses—when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon’s surface—are less spectacular than …

Sun-Moon configurations that produce a total (A), annular (B), and partial (C) solar eclipse. A total eclipse occurs when the observer is within the umbra, an annular eclipse when the observer is …