After a lifetime of helping others see eclipses, Fred Espenak recently announced he is in hospice care for a chronic lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Eclipse glasses are cheap, maybe $1 to $2 each, and are expected to be sold locally. But consumers are warned to watch out for dangerous knock offs.

On March 29, this year's first solar eclipse will occur, visible in parts of North America, Europe, Africa, and northern Asia.

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on March 29, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

If you cannot watch the eclipse in person, there are livestreams available online (weather permitting) for you to catch all the action of the partial solar eclipse.

Unlike a lunar eclipse, you'll need to wear safety glasses or take steps to otherwise protect your eyes to safely watch the solar eclipse.

A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon red on Thursday evening and Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere, depending on where you live.

The eclipse also impacted the downtown Mattoon businesses, for a short time. The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce office is located at 1518 Broadway Ave.

Students and professors observing the partial solar eclipse that passed across West Michigan Monday described it as “beautiful,” “epic” and stunning.” ...

Before going outside to watch the eclipse Page and her children enjoyed the watch party on the library's third floor. The party featured space-themed snacks like Moon Pies, Sun Chips and Eclipse gum.

Around 1,000 people packed the Science Museum of Virginia Monday afternoon, all in an attempt to check out the eclipse at the museum's new open space.

Here are the five major stages of the eclipse that stargazers should be on the lookout for.