Watch for them while you can, because total solar eclipses aren't here to stay.

Hard Science

Like everything else in space, the moon is in motion, so in the past total solar eclipses didn't look the way they do now.

Catch the Eclipse While You Can — They Won’t Happen in the Future

Eclipses didn’t always look like they do now, and in the far future, they may not happen at all.

Off World

Due to the Earth's rotation being slowed by tidal movement, the Moon is moving further away, which means that the days of total solar eclipses are numbered.

Total Solar Eclipses Are on the Path to Extinction

Our drifting Moon is going to put an end to solar eclipses.

Here's everything you need to know to see the total solar eclipse March 8-9.

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Catch the Eclipse While You Can — They Won’t Happen in the Future

Total Solar Eclipses Are on the Path to Extinction

Total Solar Eclipse Heading Our Way Next Week, Here’s How to Watch

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