The main goal of this SI is to collate papers related to the aforementioned total and annular solar eclipses and to foster an understanding of the morphology, dynamics, structures, and irregularities that were produced in the atmosphere during and after the passage of the Moon's shadow over the continents and oceans.

Review process: all papers of this special issue underwent the regular interactive peer-review process of Annales Geophysicae handled by members of the editorial board as well as guest editors designated by the ANGEO editors-in-chief.