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Including a map of lizard man sightings.
news

South Carolina Warns of Eclipse 'Lizard Man'

Be careful out there.
Eric Grundhauser August 14, 2017
Modern mooncakes for sale in San Francisco's Chinatown.
food

Did Mooncakes Help the Chinese Overthrow the Mongols?

On the enduring power of myth and metaphor.
Natasha Frost August 11, 2017
The three corpse flowers in the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory, on August 11.
science

3 Corpse Flowers Are About to Bloom in Washington, D.C.

They're expected to open up right around the solar eclipse on August 21.
Kelsey Kennedy August 11, 2017
An illustration of the sun's corona during an eclipse in 1871.
science

The Unique Science Experiments Planned for the Eclipse

Scientists across the U.S. are set to take advantage of a rare set of conditions on August 21.
Kelsey Kennedy August 10, 2017
The brightly colored salt ponds seen from above.
astronomy

The Earth’s Wildest Reactions to High Tides

You can thank the moon's gravitational pull for these nine extraordinary sights.
Meg Neal August 10, 2017
Glasses on!
libraries

Get Free Eclipse Glasses at Your Local Library

They're giving away millions of them!
Cara Giaimo August 9, 2017
Questions about great celestial wonders deserve great answers.
eclipse

Send Atlas Obscura Your Eclipse Questions!

Curious about eclipses? Let us help.
Eric Grundhauser August 9, 2017
Detail from a sixth-century B.C. water vessel in the Louvre shows soldiers fighting.
astronomy

Was the First Eclipse Prediction an Act of Genius, a Brilliant Mistake, or Dumb Luck?

It is hard to predict an eclipse when you think the world is flat.
Natasha Frost August 8, 2017
Zodiac Man, 1522
objects of intrigue

When Physicians Used Lunar Signs to Diagnose Patients

Meet the Zodiac Man.
Michael Waters August 7, 2017
Charlevoix's pie pan still touts a claim to the record.
world record

Revisiting World-Record Holders After They've Been Eclipsed

In the shadows with the world's best second-bests.
Michael Inscoe August 3, 2017
Bonnie Tyler, killing it.
art

Your Guide to the Perfect Eclipse-Themed Karaoke Night

Don't be afraid to belt out "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
Sarah Laskow August 3, 2017
A 19th-century anatomical study of Eclipse attempts to show what made him so powerful.
horses

One 18th-Century Horse Eclipsed All the Others

The temperamental, spirited, fast steed that changed horse racing forever.
Natasha Frost August 2, 2017
The descent of the feathered serpent, Kukulcan.
statues

7 Places That Throw the Best Shade

In the most literal sense.
Kerry Wolfe August 1, 2017
Total Eclipse: It's coming.
music

Atlas Obscura's Total Eclipse Festival Is Officially Sold Out

For those of you joining us, stay tuned for more details on the final lineup.
Sommer Mathis and Megan Roberts July 18, 2017
Where will you be during the Great American Eclipse of 2017?
hotels

A State-by-State Guide to the Best 2017 Solar Eclipse Festivals Still Available

Haven't made plans yet to see this August's once-in-a-lifetime celestial event? Read on.
Eric Grundhauser June 23, 2017
The stamp, before and after heat is applied.
stamps

Behold the U.S. Postal Service's Groovy New 2017 Solar Eclipse Stamp

It changes from an eclipse to a moon when touched.
Lex Berko June 20, 2017
The total solar eclipse of 1999, in France.
astronomy

The Tiny Kentucky Town That Eclipse Fans Are Obsessing Over

Hotels are charging astronomical prices for a weekend next August.
Robbie Clark November 9, 2016