Sunlight Is Eight Minutes Old
Light is fast — but space is big.
The Longest Eclipse of the Century Is Coming: August 2, 2027
Up to six minutes of totality across Spain, North Africa and Egypt. Here’s how to plan.
Series: Look Up: A Field Guide to the Night Sky
Old light, the Milky Way, auroras farther south and the longest eclipse of the century — how to see the sky for yourself.