Explanation: On August 12, 2026, the Moon will completely cover the Sun during a spectacular total solar eclipse, casting its shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Today’s image features two views of the total solar eclipse photographed from Zaragoza, Spain: one above the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the other reflected in the Ebro River. This event will mark Spain’s first major total solar eclipse since 1905. During totality, observers may feel a sudden chill, hear birds fall silent, notice confused insect sounds, and experience the sense of wonder associated with a total solar eclipse. When the Moon blocks the Sun’s bright disk, the solar corona becomes visible. Studying total solar eclipses also helps scientists investigate why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun’s surface. Citizen scientists can support eclipse research by recording wildlife behavior, photographing the corona, and monitoring changes in temperature and cloud cover.
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Source: science.nasa.gov