On Monday, Aug. 21, the sun, moon and Earth will align, allowing a narrow band of the country from coast to coast — and the millions expected to travel there — to experience a total solar eclipse. In ...

Reference A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the type of solar eclipses here.

The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17, 2026. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon covers a majority of the sun, leaving a distinct ring of light, hence the nickname ...