When's the next eclipse? Will next week's solar eclipse be visible in Texas?
Missed last night's lunar eclipse?
Unfortunately, you'll have to wait nearly a year for the next one — and for much of Texas and the Eastern U.S., visibility may not be as clear as it was early this morning.
On the bright side, several other astronomical events are coming up this year, including two this month: dual visibility of Venus and a partial solar eclipse. Plus, as Solar Cycle 25 reaches its peak, the chances of seeing the northern lights are higher than usual.
Those who missed the solar eclipse that took place last night into early this morning will have more opportunities as astronomical alignments are set to improve in the next few years. From 2025 to 2030, there will be 14 lunar eclipses, and of those, nine will be visible in the U.S., according to NASA.
The next lunar eclipse will be visible in the United States on March 3, 2026.
The first partial solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on March 29. However, it will not be visible in Texas, reaching only the northeastern portion of the United States.
The second partial eclipse of the year will come on Sept. 21, but according to NASA, will not cover any of the United States.
Venus, the brightest planet in the Solar System, will put on a rare and enchanting display early next week.
From March 18-21, skywatchers in select locations will have the unique opportunity to see Venus twice in a single night — once as the 'Morning Star' before sunrise and again as the 'Evening Star' after sunset.
This phenomenon occurs due to Venus's position relative to the Sun and Earth, making it visible on both sides of the horizon within the same 24-hour period.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: When's the next eclipse? See when the next solar, lunar eclipses are
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