Solar eclipse 2024: DC-area viewing parties, festivals

While Washington, D.C. is not in the path of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, the area will see about 87% lunar coverage. Here are some of the watch parties and educational events in the area. 

Solar eclipse 2024: 5 cities in path of totality just a drive away from DC

Washington, D.C. is not in the path of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 – but it's not too far of a trip to these cities that are. 

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

New York inmates sue to watch solar eclipse after state enacts prison lock downs

New York inmates are filing a lawsuit against the state corrections department for implementing lockdowns in prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday.

Why you should bring a colander to watch the solar eclipse

The Great North American Eclipse will happen on April 8, 2024 and something in your kitchen could help you make the most it.

Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know

While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.

16 of the coolest places to watch the solar eclipse

From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.

Fossil named after Kermit the Frog sheds light on amphibian evolution, scientists say

Scientists described the fossilized skull of Kermitops gratus, a creature that lived in what is now Texas about 270 million years ago, naming it after Kermit the Frog because of its resemblance to the iconic Muppet character.

Rabid coyote killed in Montgomery County after 2 people attacked

A rabid coyote that attacked at least two people in Montgomery County was captured and killed last week, county officials say.

United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.

How to get the best view of the solar eclipse

Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.

Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.

Flying drones during a solar eclipse: What you need to know

Yes, it is possible to film a solar eclipse using a drone, but there are some important considerations and challenges to keep in mind.

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.

Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds

A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.