Eclipses

Eclipses are awe-inspiring celestial events that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in space. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth. Depending on the alignment, we can experience different types of solar eclipses: total, partial, annular, and hybrid.

Earth-based Eclipses are particularly exciting and transitory celestial wonders.   It all lies in our extra-large Moon and the proportional relationship of the Moon and the Sun.  The Sun is about 400 times larger than the Moon.  In a matter of natural coincidence, the Sun happens to be about 400 times further from Earth than the Moon.  This unique and proportional relationship produces our rare total eclipses.  This gallery captures those impressive moments under amazing skies.

Recent Eclipses over the United States

This is a gallery of eclipses occurring over various landscapes.  Most of these are solar eclipses, but I’ve caught a few lunar eclipses that I’ll soon share as well.  A couple were briefly caught despite inclement weather which nearly obscured the view.  In all, these moody print make for ethereal and moody scenes. 

• 23 October 2014 – Solar Eclipse at sunset. During the start of my photography career, I captured a solar eclipse at sunset over the St Louis Skyline
• 10 June 2021 – Annular Solar Eclipse: An annular eclipse, also called a "ring of fire,". For me, this was a solar eclipse at sunrise as witnessed from Greene County, Ohio
• 8 April 2024 – Total Solar Eclipse: In a rare coincidence, my home sat on the edge of totality and we were blessed with clear skies

Capturing the Ethereal Feeling of Eclipses in Fine Art Photography

Capturing the ethereal beauty of solar and lunar eclipses in fine art photography prints can transform any space into a serene and magical environment.  The dramatic interplay of light and shadow, the silhouettes of celestial bodies, and the otherworldly atmosphere created during an eclipse can evoke a sense of wonder and tranquility.

Eclipses remind us of the harmony and precision of celestial mechanics, and translating these moments into art prints can infuse your space with a sense of peace and wonder. Whether it's the serene glow of a partial eclipse or the dramatic totality of a solar eclipse, these prints can serve as a daily reminder of the beauty that lies beyond our world.

If you are seeking more amazing skyscapes, check out my:

• Cloudscape Art Prints
• Eclipse Art Prints
• Moonscape Art Prints
• Rainbow Art Prints
• Stormscape Art Prints
• Sunset Art Prints
• Twilight Art Prints