An eclipse is a celestial magic show. Abracadabra! The sun has a bite out of it. Presto! The moon turns red. It’s a trick of light and shadow on a grand scale. Here’s what you need to know about solar and lunar eclipses and how to witness these stunning cosmic events.2023 eclipsesThere are four eclipses on the schedule for this year: two partial solar eclipses (April 30 and Oct. 25) and two total lunar eclipses (May 15-16 and Nov. 7-8). During the partial eclipses, the sun will appear to have a dark bite taken out of its surface, but it won’t plunge the landscape into an eerie darkness.
How to watch a solar or lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know
