Discover the cosmosEach day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Explanation:On August 12th, 2026, the Moontotally eclipsedthe Sun andcast its shadowacross Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.
Today’s imagefeatures twototal solar eclipsesviewed from Zaragoza, Spain, one over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the other reflecting in the Ebro River.
For a few moments, Spain saw its first major total solar eclipse since 1905.
Those witnessing totality may experience a chill in the air, the quieting of birds, the confused chirps of insects, and the shared awe of many.
It’sthe corona’s time to shine as the Sun’s bright disk is blocked by the Moon.
Among otherreasons to study eclipses, they help scientists understand why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun’s surface.
Enthusiastic citizenscan contribute to these studies by recording how wildlife responds, imaging the corona, and monitoring air temperature and clouds.
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