The monument’s ancient connection to the skies may run even deeper than we realised.

Where specialized algorithms fail to classify star-borne pulses, human volunteers with just a little training can step in.

Your phone can’t take a perfectly clear picture of a solar eclipse like a professional camera can, but there are lots of other creative directions you can take to capture the rare moment.

Some ancient texts record what were likely dying stars, faintly visible from Earth. If close enough, these events can disturb telescopes and even damage the ozone layer.

The eclipse will allow scientists to get rare measurements of the Sun’s atmosphere.

Eclipses are rare, fantastic celestial events. Here’s how educators can help visually impaired students enjoy eclipses alongside their sighted peers.

Many people will see a dazzling eclipse this April, but these events are possible only because of the sizes and precise distances between Earth, the Moon and the Sun.

Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.

When the Moon blocks the Sun during an eclipse, utility suppliers have to pull power from the grid to make up for gaps in solar energy.

Humans have synced their calendars to the sun and moon for centuries, but every so often, these systems need a little correction.