When the sun, Earth, and new moon perfectly align, we get the chance to see a solar eclipse. This celestial phenomenon is one of the most unique experiences you can witness. In fact, the most recent ...

Usually, I’m the only person in whatever group I’m in to get excited about space stuff (the rest of the team here at Popular Mechanics being a notable exception). It’s been a love of mine for my ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for. Solar prominences and their associated ...