Articles

Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.

The hottest and coldest places in the Solar System

The worlds of our Solar System run the gamut of temperatures. Here are some of the hottest and coldest places we know of.

Experiencing the total solar eclipse without sight

New technologies, projects, and resources aim to help people with blindness and low vision experience the eclipse.

How to find eclipse events in your area

There are hundreds of eclipse events being held all across North America. Here's how to find one near you.

Seizing upon syzygy

How scientists use total solar eclipses as opportunities to do solar science.

An exquisite cosmic coincidence

Why eclipses on Earth are unlike anything else in the Solar System.

Hosting a solar eclipse-watching party is a fantastic way to share one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events with your friends and family. Here’s a guide to hosting a safe and memorable eclipse-watching party.

2023-2024 Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer publications

Become an Eclipse Explorer!

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, The Planetary Society has partnered with the National Park Service to launch a new Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet.

What to look forward to in space in 2024

A total solar eclipse and the launch of Europa Clipper are on our list of cosmic events to get excited about this year.

Sharing an eclipse with kids

Here's a simple and safe way to observe solar eclipses that's appropriate for young children, with no eclipse glasses or other special equipment needed.

Partial solar eclipse of 23 October 2014

Why partial eclipses are worth seeing

Partial eclipses are the most common solar eclipse to see. Here's why that is, and why it's worth going out and (safely) looking up.

What is an annular solar eclipse?

An overview of annular solar eclipses, how they work, what they're like to experience, and how to view one safely.

Want to experience the 2024 total solar eclipse? Here are some tips.

We asked two eclipse chasers for tips on how to plan your big moment in the Moon's shadow.

A guide to eclipse vocabulary

A list of useful words and terms relating to lunar and solar eclipses.

A checklist for what to expect during the 2024 total solar eclipse

Know what to expect ahead of time, and be prepared to experience a cosmic spectacle like nothing else in nature.

Cometary sights and sounds

Discover what causes a comet’s color and what it might be like to listen to one whiz by.

Are your solar eclipse glasses safe?

A guide to how to make sure your solar eclipse glasses are safe and certified, plus tips on what to do — and what not to do — if you want to experience an eclipse without glasses.