Watch: Spectacular solar show captured by NASA`s Solar Dynamics Observatory

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 19:50

NASA`s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) on Thursday captured a spectacular solar show as the moon slid across the Sun`s fiery disc.

Rare hybrid solar eclipse occurs today

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 12:48

Skywatchers in parts of Africa, Europe and the United States will witness a rare `hybrid` solar eclipse on Sunday.

Hybrid Solar Eclipse 2013: How to see the rare event on November 3

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 11:42

Skywatchers in parts of Africa, Europe and the United States are in for a celestial treat on Sunday as the Moon will block the Sun in a potentially brilliant solar eclipse - either fully or partially, depending on the location. The event is also known as the annual solar eclipse.

Curiosity helps capture best ever Mars solar eclipse photos

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 00:11

NASA`s Mars rover Curiosity turned its cameras skyward to snap pictures of the planet`s moon, Phobos, passing in front of the sun, images released on Thursday show.

Voyage to view solar eclipse in 2015 `hottest cruise ticket on Earth`

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 19:00

Thousands of people have booked a ticket to take a cruise to witness a total eclipse of the sun, which will not be taking place until March 2015 and will not happen again until 2026.

Celestial delight: `Ring of fire` solar eclipse to be visible today

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 09:40

Skywatchers in parts of Australia and the Pacific region are in for a celestial treat as the Moon will block the Sun in a potentially brilliant solar eclipse.

Total solar eclipse enthralls sky watchers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 09:44

A rare total solar eclipse plunged northern Australia into darkness for two minutes on Wednesday.

Today`s Solar eclipse best viewed from northern Australia

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 12:07

People in northern Australia will be the lucky few to see the total solar eclipse on Tuesday.

Sky lovers to miss solar eclipse on Diwali night

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 09:51

Astro enthusiasts will miss a chance to catch the year`s last solar eclipse, which will occur on the intervening night of Diwali and the next day, as it will not be visible from the country.