Power companies that rely on solar power will be affected by the Great American Eclipse, but they say they can deal with it. ...

Millions of people will be looking up at the sun for the solar eclipse. But, beware, your parents were right -- looking at it could blind you. ...

At a Glance Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will get three chances to view Monday's total solar eclipse.They'll also get to watch the shadow race across the Earth's surface.Astronauts have been viewing eclipses from Earth's orbit for more than 50 years. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have one of the most envied jobs inthe world – or above it – and on Monday, they'll yet again witness something special from a unique vantage point. The spacecraft will orbit...

It doesn’t happen very often. So, celebrate the Great American Eclipse with these delightful solar sips. ...

A study of weather patterns narrows down the best single place to watch the eclipse. ...

Here’s an explanation of what’s happening during a total solar eclipse. ...

Ancient cultures struggled to understand why the sun would sometimes go dark. Here’s a look at 6 bizarre myths and current superstitions. ...

The total solar eclipse is bringing out the best in American creativity. ...

Scientists will use drones to study how Monday's eclipse effects weather. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images) At a Glance Scientists will use drones to collect data on temperature, humidity, wind and barometric pressure before and after the eclipse.The drones can go where manned planes and weather balloons cannot. While America stops to marvel at Monday's awe-inspiring celestial event, meteorologists and other atmospheric scientistswill be busy flying drones into the path of the eclipse to study how the phenomenon affects weather. According to...

At a Glance This new NASA map may help you find that ideal spot to check out this summer's total solar eclipse. The first in more than 38 years will take placeon Monday, Aug. 21, and NASA wants to make sure you know exactly what to expect. NASA data visualizer Ernie Wright created the map below, which NASA said is the for Aug. 21's total solar eclipse. (MORE: ) NASA data visualizer Ernie Wright created this map which shows a...

Warnings issued about fake eclipse viewing glasses that could expose the eyes to severe damage from the sun. ...

Amateur astronomers viewing an eclipse of the sun June 19, 1936, from the Northern Heights in Hornsey, London. (Photo by E. Dean/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) Fashion may change, and technology certainly changes, but one thing that seems to defy time is our fascination with the heavens. Humankind has reached for the stars to tell stories,navigate andaspire to greatness. Few celestial events are more awe-inspiring thana total solar eclipse. On Monday, America will stop for a collective gander at the Great...