Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Did you see this morning’s dramatic partial solar eclipse?

Saturday's partial solar eclipse brought the rare chance to see a "double sunrise" for the northeastern part of the country and around the world. The big picture: Photos captured Saturday morning ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun and casts a shadow over Earth. Solar eclipses only occur during a new moon phase, usually about twice a year, when the moon ...