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  Web Pages about Eclipses
Introductory Eclipse Tutorial [ Profile ] - Find out what causes an eclipse, about solar eclipses, and eclipse patterns. Originally for a book by Bryan Brewer, but you can read these pages without buying the book.

Mcglaun.com's Eclipse Page [ Profile ] - Personal page by an eclipse fan with his pictures and stories of eclipses he has seen.

Solar Eclipses [ Profile ] - Tells how often they happen, gives a diagram that shows what the position of the earth and sun and moon are, and defines the types of solar eclipses. Includes animations of eclipses.

Fred Espenak's Eclipse Home Page [ Profile ] - Contains maps and tables for 7,000 years of lunar and solar eclipses, eclipse photographs, observing tips and eye safety information.

Lunar Eclipses 2000-2005 [ Profile ] - University of Michigan's list of lunar eclipses, but doesn't say where they can best be viewed.

Exploratorium: Solar Eclipse [ Profile ] - Resource information and features including what to expect when you see an eclipse, why they happen, and how to view one.

Eclipses in History [ Profile ] - History of Eclipses, from fear to fascination, from a pamphlet produced by a cruise company.

What Causes a Lunar Eclipse? [ Profile ] - Brief explanation about how lunar eclipses happen.

MrEclipse.com [ Profile ] - A comprehensive site that includes instructions on how to photograph eclipses plus a photo gallery of recent eclipses and information about lunar and solar eclipses.

Luna Eclipse Computer [ Profile ] - From the Astronomical Applications Dept. at the U.S. Naval Observatory, calculate what time the next lunar eclipse will occur in your area.

Sky and Telescope's Eclipses Page [ Profile ] - Astronomy magazine with pictures and information about eclipses to come and past eclipses. Includes solar eclipse viewing safety and how to photograph eclipses.
 
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Mcglaun.com's Eclipse Page - Personal page by an eclipse fan with his pictures and stories of eclipses he has seen.