What upcoming eclipses should we know about?

With the April 8 total solar eclipse behind us, North America will have to wait eight years for its next totality. Although a total solar eclipse in the same location occurs only every 375 years or so, eclipses are more common than you might think. In fact, a total or partial eclipse happens on our planet about once every 18 months, on average.

Click on the dates below for important details on where, when, and how to experience these future solar eclipses, whether it's a total, annular, or hybrid eclipse. Don’t forget to prepare for each event with proper eye protection.

*Total Solar Eclipses are in red. Eclipse maps provided by our friends at NationalEclipse.com.