Pluto was discovered at an Arizona observatory. It might be named the state planet

There’s bipartisan support in Arizona to make Pluto the official state planet. Pluto was discovered at…

Meet the retired science teacher who trekked 600 miles to see the 1970 solar eclipse

The solar eclipse is on Monday, and we hear from a teacher from New York who…

Kids recall the 2017 total solar eclipse ahead of April 8 totality : NPR

A group of children don eclipse glasses to watch the 2017 solar eclipse at Grand Tetons…

Solar eclipse 2024: Follow the path of totality : NPR

Pinhole shadows show crescent shapes in 2019 as the moon moves in front of the sun…

Thunderstorms in the forecast? Here are ways to still enjoy the eclipse : NPR

Storms moving across the United States will make it hard for eclipse chasers to get a…

Solar eclipse 2024: Follow the path of totality : NPR

RV traffic sits at a standstill along a two-lane road near Madras, Ore., a few days…

Solar eclipse 2024: Follow the path of totality : NPR

Monday April 8, a solar eclipse will cross from Texas to Maine, putting over 30 million…

Who posted Donald Trump’s $175 million bond this week? Find out in the quiz : NPR

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Thinking of taking a last-minute drive to see the eclipse? Here’s what to know : NPR

RV traffic sits at a standstill along a two-lane road near Madras, Ore., a few days…

Earth may seem like a one-of-a-kind planet, but it actually has a twin

The twin is Venus — the hottest planet in our solar system. Our series on The…