For a full list of upcoming eclipses, see The Next 10 Years.
North Americans, start planning now for the most spectacular American eclipse this century: the total solar eclipse on the 21st of August, 2017. This will be the USA's first total solar eclipse since July 1991 (Hawaii), and the first in the lower 48 since February 1979.
This amazing eclipse will cross the USA from Oregon to South Carolina, giving millions of Americans — and anyone who travels to see it — a great view of the most spectacular astronomical event visible from Earth.
What It IsAn eclipse happens when either the new Moon blots out the Sun during the day; or the Full Moon moves into the Earth's shadow at night. In the What's It About section you can learn what eclipses are all about, and how to observe them safely. |
When Can I see OneThe most spectacular eclipses are also the hardest to find. The When Will I See It section has information and maps on 5,000 years of eclipses, including special pages on eclipses in the UK and US. |
Eclipse ScienceThe mechanics behind eclipses are a little involved, but not too complex. The Science section explains the science from a few different viewpoints, and provides some background on the Sun. |
Eclipse DatabaseYou can find out how to access 5,000 years of eclipse pages in the Eclipse Database section, which provides access to the full catalog, as well as special lists of historic eclipses, and a compendium of eclipse statistics. |
The Hermit Eclipse SiteHelp and information about this website, and information on where we get our data, can be found in the About the Site section. |
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