A solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event that occurs several times a year. According to astronomy and the International Astronomical Union, the solar system is made up of eight planets—Mercury, ...

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Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts are set for a celestial event on September 21, 2025, when a partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. Solar eclipses occur when the ...