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El pequeño libro de los eclipses: La guía imprescindible para saber todo sobre estos fenómenos
Across the centuries, and across the world, solar and lunar eclipses have captured the human imagination. Weaving together their long history and mythology with the very latest scientific techniques and discoveries, Philip's Little Book of Eclipses is a global guide to their locations and significance over the coming decades.
Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-watchers to travel and observe them. Philip's Little Book of Eclipses maps the locations of both lunar and solar eclipses over the next decade and explains where and how to view and photograph these extraordinary phenomena. An excellent solar eclipse is due in Europe in August 2026 - 90% in the UK, Ireland and France, and total in Iceland, Portugal and much of Spain - and excitement around the world is mounting.
A popular science guide, this evergreen book covers the history, mysteries, secrets, discoveries and experiences of chasing eclipses - uniquely of both the Moon and the Sun. They are among the greatest spectacles in the sky, and to astronomers they hold a great deal of value for the study of the Sun, Moon and Earth itself. Readers will explore eclipse-science in an accessible way, suitable for the beginner, then find themselves with all the advice they need to predict and safely view eclipses, as well as produce their own stunning photographs.
Highlights
* Locations and description of the lunar and solar eclipses around the world over the next decade - so you can plan your travels early
* Accessible scientific explanations of the natural phenomena with key elements to watch for
* The best ways to observe the eclipses of the Moon and Sun safely
* How to photograph the events to create outstanding images
* The history and mythology of the impact of eclipses over the last six thousand years
Each year, several eclipses can be seen around the world, grabbing headlines and drawing tens of millions of curious sky-watchers to travel and observe them. Philip's Little Book of Eclipses maps the locations of both lunar and solar eclipses over the next decade and explains where and how to view and photograph these extraordinary phenomena. An excellent solar eclipse is due in Europe in August 2026 - 90% in the UK, Ireland and France, and total in Iceland, Portugal and much of Spain - and excitement around the world is mounting.
A popular science guide, this evergreen book covers the history, mysteries, secrets, discoveries and experiences of chasing eclipses - uniquely of both the Moon and the Sun. They are among the greatest spectacles in the sky, and to astronomers they hold a great deal of value for the study of the Sun, Moon and Earth itself. Readers will explore eclipse-science in an accessible way, suitable for the beginner, then find themselves with all the advice they need to predict and safely view eclipses, as well as produce their own stunning photographs.
Highlights
* Locations and description of the lunar and solar eclipses around the world over the next decade - so you can plan your travels early
* Accessible scientific explanations of the natural phenomena with key elements to watch for
* The best ways to observe the eclipses of the Moon and Sun safely
* How to photograph the events to create outstanding images
* The history and mythology of the impact of eclipses over the last six thousand years
160 pages, Hardcover
Published May 18, 2026
About the author
Tom Kerss
17 books13 followersTom Kerss F.R.A.S. is an astronomer and the author of numerous best selling books about the night sky for both adults and children. Having worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich for more than six years, he now shares his passion for the stars with people all over the world, delivering courses, podcasts and media interviews. Tom loves nothing more than to seek out the darkest and most beautiful skies on Earth, but he does most of his stargazing from his home in London. Find out more about Tom's projects at
tomkerss.co.uk
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August 16, 2026
A great book full of interesting facts, the perfect accompaniment to an eclipse!
August 9, 2026
Vio la oportunidad de mercado y la aprovechó.
August 12, 2026
Two years ago I flew to Texas and saw a total solar eclipse in person! Today I chill in Washington DC and skim a book about them while one happens in Europe. C'est La Vie.
Overall, enjoyed! A cool bit of history and science about a pretty lit event. (And it will always be insane to me that the Ancient Greeks used solar eclipses to find the distance between the Earth and the Moon. I would never have thought of that).
An interesting, short, chill one. Not bad!
Overall, enjoyed! A cool bit of history and science about a pretty lit event. (And it will always be insane to me that the Ancient Greeks used solar eclipses to find the distance between the Earth and the Moon. I would never have thought of that).
An interesting, short, chill one. Not bad!
August 9, 2026
I fucking love science!
I should be jetting off to Iceland tomorrow to view the 12th August 2026 total eclipse with one of the authors. Health issues mean I can't but hubbs is now reading it and will take it with him for Tom to sign.
I have a number of Tom's books (and his next on preorder). He's very good at explaining things and his absolute joy and passion for Astronomy shine through.
I should be jetting off to Iceland tomorrow to view the 12th August 2026 total eclipse with one of the authors. Health issues mean I can't but hubbs is now reading it and will take it with him for Tom to sign.
I have a number of Tom's books (and his next on preorder). He's very good at explaining things and his absolute joy and passion for Astronomy shine through.
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