Chasing Eclipses

Eclipse news

Preparations, travel and science around the coming eclipses. Every story links to the reporting it is based on.

20 October 2026

Luxor named one of National Geographic’s best places to visit in 2027

The eclipse city makes the Best of the World 2027 list, with new hotels and a luxury sleeper train due to open next year.

8 September 2026

Egypt sets up a special committee to prepare for the 2027 eclipse

The committee will choose viewing sites, provide services there and coordinate security, transport and help for visitors.

13 August 2026

Millions watched Spain’s first total eclipse in over a century

Clear skies, heat above 35°C and 350 official viewing sites: how the eclipse of 12 August 2026 went, a year before the next one.