Eclipse

Lunar eclipse and the Sturgeon Moon tonight, where and when to see the red Moon.

The partial lunar eclipse blends with the Sturgeon Moon this night of August 27–28, 2026: visible to the naked eye from Île-de-France, the Moon will take on a copper-red tint if the sky clears after the storms. Here's everything you need to know.

Solar eclipse: how to properly store your glasses so you can reuse them in 2027?

Your eclipse glasses can be reused, provided they’re stored properly. Where to store them, how to protect them, and which defects to watch for: we outline the best habits to adopt after the observation.

Exceptional solar eclipse visible in France: what you need to know

An exceptional solar eclipse will grace France on August 12, 2026, with up to 99.5% obscuration in Biarritz. This rare astronomical event will deliver a near-total spectacle in the southwest, 27 years after the last total eclipse visible in Europe.

Solar eclipse of August 12, 2026: the Philharmonie’s Belvédère offers front-row views in Paris

A solar rendezvous is taking shape atop the Philharmonie de Paris on August 12, 2026. The Belvédère will host the eclipse viewing, with appropriate glasses provided on site.

Solar eclipse viewing evening with a picnic in Savigny-le-Temple (77)

The eclipse of the century is coming this Wednesday, August 12, 2026. To watch it safely, a local association in Savigny-le-Temple, Seine-et-Marne, is hosting a special evening of stargazing with a picnic on the program.

Eclipse on August 12, 2026: Is it safe to use eclipse glasses bought in 1999?

With the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 just days away, experts warn about the risks of using old eclipse glasses, notably those dating back to 1999.

August 11 in Paris: the 1999 total solar eclipse, here’s what happened.

Le 11 août 1999, in Paris and across France, the Moon completely obscured the Sun for just under three minutes. It was the last total solar eclipse of the 20th century, and of the second millennium as well. A look back at that extraordinary day, in anticipation of the nearly total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

Solar eclipse 2026 in Paris: A special day at the Cité des sciences—discover the program

The Cité des sciences is dedicating a day to the solar eclipse visible from Paris on 12 August 2026. On the program: workshops, mini-lectures, Sun watching, eclipse tracking, and the Night of the Stars evening.

Total eclipse and shooting stars on the same day: what makes this event so extraordinary?

Get ready for the astronomical event of the century. On August 12, 2026, France and much of Europe will witness a rare celestial phenomenon—an unprecedented event in modern history: a total solar eclipse coinciding with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle happening all on the same day!

Astronomy: a total lunar eclipse in September - when to watch the Blood Moon?

Three eclipses await us this year, including two total lunar eclipses on March 14 and September 7, 2025! A spectacle that many budding astronomers will be able to observe, as the star takes on a beautiful reddish hue.

Table Square: an immense venue dedicated to gastronomy, due to open in La Défense in April 2020

The La Défense business district continues its transformation. In April 2020, a new venue dedicated to gastronomy will open its doors. The name? Table Square. For the occasion, big names such as Anne-Sophie Pic, Akrame Benallal and Olivier Bellin have been announced.