Diamond ring. Devil horns. Ring of fire. Baily’s Beads … Believe it or not, these phrases are related. They’re each named for the visual effect they cause during an eclipse. Eclipses elicit a lot of ...

If the timing and location are right, like if the stars align, some may see a "devil horns" or "solar horns" effect. During past eclipse events, Florida has seen versions of a horizontal "smiley face" ...

Don't mothball that ugly Christmas sweater just yet. It's the perfect attire for viewing the upcoming total solar eclipse this spring, according to science. These colors work with the science of a ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

In February 2026, an annular solar eclipse will take place, creating a "ring of fire" effect as the Moon partially covers the Sun. The event will be predominantly visible in remote southern regions ...

More and more people are pondering the question: “Should I go solar?” With this comes a host of other questions: “Will I save money? Will I save the earth? And how will it look?” (to name a few). In ...

The sun is crackling with sunspot energy, and two particular have roared to life. NOAA has upgraded a geomagnetic solar storm watch from a level 3 (“moderate”) to a level 4 (“severe”) on Thursday as ...

What is a solar storm, and why does it happen? Did you know that in March 2022, there were 146 solar flares? During this period, stunning auroras were observed in more distant locations than usual, ...

"Offers peace of mind." Experts uncover life-saving side effect of traditional solar panels: 'Families can take control' ...