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The last eclipse of the year arrives on Sept. 21, with a partial solar eclipse offering dramatic views of the sun's obscurity

This cosmic event will be seen across various parts of the world

Solar eclipses happen during the new moon phase, when the moon passes directly between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth while blocking the Sun's light

The cosmos is giving us a double feature this week!

Just before the autumnal equinox — marking the official transition from summer to fall in the northern hemisphere — a partial solar eclipse will sweep across the sky, setting the stage for a moment of endings, beginnings and everything in between.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring our brighte

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