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Sneaky comet photo-bombed the total solar eclipse before disintegrating

The newly discovered comet put in a cosmic cameo during the year's big solar event.

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<p>The diamond ring effect is seen during the total solar eclipse from Villa Chocon, Neuquen province, Argentina on December 14, 2020. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP) (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)</p>

Watch 2020's only total solar eclipse darken the skies

The total solar eclipse blessed viewers in South America with an incredible view, and you can watch the replay online.

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<p>Johann Berkowski took this image of the total solar eclipse in 1851.</p>

Solar eclipse 2020: A history of eclipses and bizarre responses to them

From believing in sun-swallowing monsters to screaming in terror, people have responded to the brief disappearance of the sun in strange ways for millennia.

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NASA astronaut captures striking 'ring of fire' solar eclipse shadow from ISS

Oh, I'm being followed by a moon shadow, moon shadow, moon shadow.

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<p>The eclipse as seen from Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates</p>

Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse: Hypnotizing pictures from across the globe

A stunning annular eclipse swept across parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia Sunday and the cameras were clicking.

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<p>Eclipse glasses let you safely view the sun.</p>

Astronomy group sends 16,000 recycled solar eclipse glasses to Ethiopia

The glasses were originally used for the 2017 solar eclipse in the US and will get a new life during the June 21 eclipse.

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<p>The European Space Agency shared this multi-exposure view of eclipse totality as seen by its CESAR team at the La Silla Observatory in Chile.</p>

How to watch a solar or lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know

From a ring of fire to a blood moon, don't miss the chance to revel in the beauty and awe of an eclipse.

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<p>The European Space Agency shared this multi-exposure view of eclipse totality as seen by its CESAR team at the La Silla Observatory in Chile.</p>

See the 2019 solar eclipse from Earth, orbit and even the moon

A total solar eclipse swept across the Pacific Ocean, Chile and Argentina in stunning fashion.

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<p>The total solar eclipse of Aug. 21, 2017 as seen in Oregon.</p>

How to watch the July 2 total solar eclipse from anywhere in the world

Solar eclipse 2019: South America will host the first total solar eclipse since 2017's great American eclipse Tuesday, and you can tune in to watch the magic.

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<p>Mars is kept company by two cratered moons -- an inner moon named Phobos and an outer moon named Deimos.</p>

NASA's Curiosity rover sees a solar eclipse on Mars... after sunset

It's not so unusual for one of the red planet's moons to pass in front of the sun, but catching it at dusk takes some effort.

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The planets are aligned for a lunar eclipse, blood moon and meteor shower

Starting today and all through August, Earthlings will enjoy planetary posturing that includes a Mars opposition, a rare blood moon and the fantastic annual Perseid meteor shower.

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Top tech news stories of 2017

It was a year in tech that some people probably want to forget. From the Equifax hack to the 10th anniversary iPhone to net neutrality, CNET editors take a look back at the best and worst that 2017 had to offer.

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