Two of the earliest recorded total solar eclipses, documented in China nearly 2,700 years ago, continue to reshape our understanding of the ancient Solar System. These observations, which include descriptions of the sun’s corona, help scientists fill crucial gaps in historical astronomical data.

For 40 years, Joy Webb has chronicled her life—a tradition passed down from her mother. Now, these diaries offer a fascinating glimpse into personal and historical moments that might have been lost to time.