METEOROLOGIST AUSTEN L. ONEK

Eclipse, Prague Castle

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain / NASA

ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY August 12, 2026 at 05:00PM On August 12th, 2026, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun and cast its shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Today’s image features two total solar eclipses viewed 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’s the corona’s time to shine as the Sun’s bright disk is blocked by the Moon. Among other reasons to study eclipses, they help scientists understand why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun’s surface. Enthusiastic citizens can contribute to these studies by recording how wildlife responds, imaging the corona, and monitoring air temperature and clouds. Image: https://ift.tt/5xnJH6Y via NASA https://ift.tt/QZJqPIH APOD --> https://ift.tt/mbTZkfv

(by Anadolu Agency)

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Credits: Petr Horalek, Institute of Physics in Opava