Photographer Captures ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Above Easter Island Head
An astrophotographer traveled all the way to the remote island of Rapa Nui, known as Easter Island, for this week's spectacular annular eclipse.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Showcase Extraordinary Eclipses and Gorgeous Galaxies
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, in partnership with BBC Sky at Night Magazine, announced the beautiful winners of its 16th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The images show some of the most incredible cosmic objects and events in the Universe.
Airplane Kissing the Solar Eclipse Wins Inaugural Photo Competition
Kolari Vision has unveiled the winners of its inaugural 2024 solar eclipse photography competition with an artistic shot of an airplane skimming the celestial event taking home first place.
Photographer Travels From Portugal to Texas for Stunning Eclipse Image
An astrophotographer was left to sweat on the weather after traveling some 5,000 miles from Portugal to Texas in a bid to capture a spectacular HDR image of the eclipse. But fortunately, it paid off.
Photographer Shoots Double Exposure Eclipse Photos on 35mm Film
After shooting the recent total eclipse on 35mm film, analog photographer Sven White decided that instead of just developing them and having photos that look "like all the others" he would double expose the film instead.
How a Photographer Captured His Spectacular Dream Eclipse Photo
Canadian nature photographer Liron Gertsman captured one of the best total solar eclipse photos PetaPixel has ever seen. Gertsman's remarkable wildlife photo, The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring, was years in the making and the culmination of research, hard work, practice, scouting, and a pinch of luck. After all, while you can control a lot, you can't control the weather.
The Faces of the Eclipse From the Streets of New York City
Walking through the streets of Brooklyn, people poured out of storefronts, giggling and looking up at the sky with their paper glasses. Everyone, it seems, was focused on one thing: the solar eclipse.
My Solar Eclipse Experience Gave Me So Much More Than Photos
It's the morning of April 8, 2024. My camera equipment is packed in their bags, and vital Sun rotation information and eclipse timing information are scratched in a notepad. Somehow, despite years of notice about this historic total solar eclipse, the first to hit my home state of Maine since 1963 and the last until 2079, I'm committing the cardinal sin of photography: I'm trying to photograph a once-in-a-lifetime event with nebulous plans and no scouting.
Showstopping Photos of the Solar Eclipse Taken During ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Event
Total solar eclipses in North America are exceedingly rare and for those lucky enough to be in the path of totality for yesterday's eclipse it may be the only one they ever see in their lifetime.
Pilots and Photographers Team Up for a Fly-Through of the Solar Eclipse
Two pilots and a pair of photographers teamed up to create what they are describing as a "once-in-a-lifetime" set of photos featuring two planes passing through the last solar eclipse in North America for 20 years.
Eclipse Across America: How to Photograph and Enjoy Today’s Historic Eclipse
After years of anticipation, the 2024 total solar eclipse has finally arrived. Many millions of Americans will be in or near the eclipse's path of totality, ranging from Texas to Maine. However, hundreds of millions more people will have to find other ways to enjoy the celestial event. That's where ABC News and National Geographic come in with Eclipse Across America.
Pro Photographer’s Best Last-Minute Tips for Shooting the Eclipse
National Geographic photographer, Canon Explorer of Light, and friend of PetaPixel Keith Ladzinski is preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8th and has plenty of tips to help other photographers capture great shots next Monday.
The Best Tips for Photographing the Total Solar Eclipse
For those who may have somehow missed it, a historic total solar eclipse will be visible across much of North America on April 8. Photographing an eclipse can be tricky, but fret not. You'll surely capture some great photos next week with these helpful tips.
The Remarkable Story of Shooting the 2023 Exmouth Eclipse
My Exmouth eclipse expedition could be a case study on the 'sunk cost fallacy' or proof that even blind persistence can pay off. Either way, it is a saga.
How to Obtain the Right Gear for Shooting an Eclipse
The great solar eclipse of 2024 is less than a month away. For those planning to photograph the event, now is the time to figure out what gear is necessary and order any missing equipment.
What Happens if You Look at the Solar Eclipse Directly?
With the total solar eclipse now just weeks away, the American Astronomical Society has advised people to take great care when viewing the celestial event. And that includes photographers.
How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse
The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 is a highly anticipated event, in large part because it will be the last to cross over North America for 20 years. It is a special event to witness and photograph, though it does require planning and preparation.
Two Photographers Create Magnificent Gigapixel Image of Annular Solar Eclipse
With less than a month to go before the 2024 total solar eclipse, astrophotographers Andrew McCarthy and Dan Stein have released a gigapixel image of last year's annular solar eclipse.
Plan Your Trip to Photograph the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse With This App
The Eclipse Company is ramping up its support of those preparing to watch North America's total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 through a new app that helps viewers plan their route, viewing location, and more.
Delta Air Lines to Offer Special Flight Along the Solar Eclipse Path
While the hotel brand Days Inn by Wyndham is offering a pair of photographers "2024's hottest gig" and $10,000 by flying them up in a private helicopter to capture the total solar eclipse in April, American company Delta Air Lines is selling a special flight to view the eclipse for other umbraphiles, a fancy word for someone who chases eclipses.
Photographers Offered $10,000 to Fly in Helicopter and Capture Solar Eclipse
Two lucky photographers will be paid $5,000 each and fly in a private helicopter to capture the total solar eclipse when it takes place in April.
NASA Captures Martian Eclipse That Looks Like a Pair of Googly Eyes
The Mars Perseverance Rover captured an eclipse last week from the surface of Mars as a moon passed in front of the Sun.
The ESA’s Proba-3 Will Recreate a Total Eclipse to Study the Sun’s Corona
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a pair of satellites called the Proba-3 which will do what was previously thought impossible: block out the Sun in order to observe its corona for an extended period of time.
Photographer Captures Epic 8K Timelapse of the Ring of Fire Eclipse
A photographer has released a jaw-dropping timelapse video made up of almost 2,000 images of the recent ring of fire solar eclipse showing the celestial event in unprecedented detail.
This is What the ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Looked Like From Space
Last weekend, the Moon aligned with the Sun and Earth to produce what is known as an annular solar eclipse. Colloquially referred to as a "ring of fire" eclipse, the effects were beautiful from Earth and, as a photo shows, eerie from space.
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse
Photographers were out in force across the United States this past weekend to capture a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse which momentarily created a "ring of fire" in the sky.
Warning Not to Burn Your Camera Shutter During the Solar Eclipse
With the "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse just around the corner (October 14), Kolari has put out a video warning photographers not to burn their shutters.
This Map Lets You Easily Find the Best Spots to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible for a large portion of the United States. A new map created by The Planetary Society and The Eclipse Company will help photographers select the best location from which to see it.
What You Need to Know About the ‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Next Month
NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Next month will see an annular solar eclipse viewable from parts of the United States, which means all …
NASA Funds 5 Experiments Ahead of 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse that will shroud areas from Texas to Maine in darkness next April will be the last time to catch such an event in the contiguous U.S. until 2044. NASA wants to ensure that researchers are prepared to perform experiments during the event, and has announced funding for five interdisciplinary science experiments.