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There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

The 2026 astronomical calendar features only four eclipses. But August is a bounty of riches, with two set to occur.

They include a full solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 27 and 28. Catch one—or both—of these eclipses if you can: They’ll be the last ones of 2026, as the other two have already taken place.

We’ve got all the details on what to expect, the path of each August eclipse, and how to watch the celestial happenings.

Solar Eclipse on August 12

The first eclipse of the month will be a total solar eclipse. This occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. The August solar eclipse will be visible in the northern hemisphere.

Path:The moon’s shadow will travel from west to east, beginning in the Arctic. Parts of Alaska will be treated to a partial view of the...

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The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos

To test these new ideas, researchers are exploring the infant universe through simulations. “There’s actually been really remarkable progress since Webb launched, really in the last year or so, on numerical simulations,” Somerville told attendees, adding that these new simulations “perhaps are more appropriate and more informative for interpreting

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Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation

Planning a summer getaway but worried about leaving your house for a few weeks? While statistically you are more likely to suffer a break-in during the winter months when it’s much darker, summer also presents an ideal opportunity for burglars. Even if you're at home there are

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As Taiwanese server makers expand in Mexico, the country has become the second-largest supplier of servers to the US, behind Taiwan, with $46.9B in YTD sales

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I tested the Noise ALT Clip earbuds priced at ₹4499! Is the new clip-on design more than just a style statement?

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Solar Eclipse on August 12

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The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos

Is your home safe this summer? Security tech expert Chris Price shows how to expand a single camera into a budget-friendly home defence setup for when you're away on vacation

As Taiwanese server makers expand in Mexico, the country has become the second-largest supplier of servers to the US, behind Taiwan, with $46.9B in YTD sales

I tested the Noise ALT Clip earbuds priced at ₹4499! Is the new clip-on design more than just a style statement?