Ever since the dawn of time, eclipses have been perceived as peculiarly portentous events. Ancient civilisations saw them as signs of divine displeasure or augurs of good fortune, so there was a lot at stake when it came to predicting when next they might occur. These once-in-a-lifetime happenings hold a powerful fascination for us all, and Duncan Steel's book explains everything you will ever need to know about eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind.