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Dec 14, 2020, 18:54 (UTC)
...And it is gone
The eclipse has ended and what a show it was! We sincerely hope you enjoyed it!
Dec 14, 2020, 18:51 (UTC)
Total eclipse shadow about to leave the planet
In just over two minutes, the Moon's penumbra will lift off from the face of the Earth and beam into space again, like on any other eclipse-less day.
Dec 14, 2020, 17:47 (UTC)
Thank you!
This eclipse live show may have ended, but there is never a dull moment in the world of astronomy.
If you have some time on your hands, stick around and explore our vast astronomy and eclipse resources. We've worked very hard on them and we hope they can answer many of your astronomy questions, including:
Dec 14, 2020, 17:35 (UTC)
Another cool look at the time before, during, and after totality
Dec 14, 2020, 17:28 (UTC)
Partially eclipsed Sun through the clouds
Dec 14, 2020, 17:20 (UTC)
Coming up: Rare planetary conjunction
One of the big highlights of December 2020 is a spectacular and rare great conjunction on December 21, when Jupiter and Saturn will almost touch in the sky. Some people are calling it the "planetary kiss".
Dec 14, 2020, 17:14 (UTC)
When the skies went dark in the day
Dec 14, 2020, 17:10 (UTC)
Time lapse from Las Grutas
Dec 14, 2020, 17:10 (UTC)
Partial eclipse well underway over the Namib Desert
Famous for its red dunes, Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park will see over 70% of the Sun covered by the Moon. Soon, an almost crescent Sun will set.
Dec 14, 2020, 17:02 (UTC)