Explore Solar Eclipses

VIDEO

A total solar eclipse happens somewhere on Earth once every year or two. Learn more about how solar eclipses happen and the four types of eclipses.

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ARTICLE

Eclipses occur on our planet when the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up. Exactly how they align determines what kind of eclipse we see.

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ARTICLE

For scientists focused on unlocking the secrets of the sun, it's not a newfangled invention but a cyclical celestial event that offers them an opportunity to observe our nearest star.

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CRUISE PROGRAM
August 7 - 13, 2026
LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Witness the 2026 total solar eclipse from Iceland aboard a luxury small ship, offering open horizons, Arctic light conditions, and an unforgettable vantage point for totality.

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MEG URRY

With Meg Urry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, as faculty leader, you will explore the science of solar eclipses within the unique environmental and atmospheric conditions of the Arctic.

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WEBSITE

This site offers an overview of Iceland’s 2026 total solar eclipse, including when and where the event will occur and why Iceland’s incredible landscapes make this celestial phenomenon especially compelling to witness.

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LAND PROGRAM
August 7 - 15, 2026

This journey places you directly in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, combining exceptional viewing conditions with immersive exploration of Spain’s rich history, architecture, and landscapes.

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DAVID EVANS

With David Evans, Yale Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences as faculty leader, participants gain expert perspective on the science of eclipses and the geological story of the Iberian Peninsula, enriching the experience of totality.

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WEBINAR

Professor Evans recently explored the science, geology, and historical context of this rare celestial event in his webinar tracing the story of eclipses through human understanding and the unique geology of Spain’s landscapes.

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CRUISE PROGRAM
July 26 - August 7, 2027

Experience the 2027 total solar eclipse from the deck of Sea Cloud II, positioned off the Libyan coast which is one of the most reliable low-cloud-probability viewing regions in the Mediterranean, merging celestial spectacle with refined, classic sailing.

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EXPLORE THE SHIP

A three-masted barque with 23 sails, Sea Cloud II is hand-sailed by an expert crew.

With wide decks, open skies, and an itinerary designed around optimal viewing positions, the Sea Cloud II creates both the space and the setting for Yale alumni, friends, and family to experience the 2027 eclipse comfortably and memorably.

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WEBSITE

At a whopping 6 minutes and 23 seconds, totality on Aug. 2, 2027, will be the longest on land since 1991 and until 2114. The almost certain clear sky is another attraction, with a near-zero chance of clouds off the coast of Libya and Egypt.

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LAND PROGRAM
July 28 - August 4, 2027
SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST

This program places you along the center line of totality for the August 2, 2027 solar eclipse in Egypt, pairing one of the longest and clearest eclipse views of the century with unparalleled access to the history, science, and monuments of the Nile Valley.

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MEG URRY

Led by Meg Urry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, this program offers rare expert insight into one of the longest total solar eclipses of the century, providing insight into both the science of eclipses and their place in human history.

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WEBSITE

This website analyzes eclipse-track climatology for August 2, 2027, showing that Libya and Egypt lie in regions with historically low cloud cover and minimal rainfall, factors that make them among the most reliable locations for viewing totality.

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