Solar eclipse 2024: Weather forecast for DC April 8

Faces across the country will be looking up Monday afternoon, but will clouds obscure the view of the Great North American Eclipse? 

Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?

Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.

DMV residents making trips to path of totality ahead of 2024 solar eclipse

Across the DMV, about 87% of the sun will be blocked by the moon during Monday’s solar eclipse. But many DMV residents will be chasing a higher percentage, heading out of town to hit the path of totality.

Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.

How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying

If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?

NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home

NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home. 

The great April eclipse: All you need to know

How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.

Solar eclipse enthusiasm sweeps DC region as rare celestial event nears

The highly anticipated "Great North American Eclipse" is right around the corner, and preparations are underway across the region to ensure a safe and memorable viewing experience.