Explanation: On August 12, 2026, the Moon’s shadow swept across Earth, creating a spectacular total solar eclipse. The path of totality began over the Arctic Ocean before moving across Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, and northern Spain. Under clear skies, observers on Earth along this path could witness the Moon completely covering the Sun.
This remarkable image was captured at 17:33:26 UTC after a challenging, weather-beating sea landing along Leib Fjord on Greenland’s east coast (71.07055°N, 27.71252°W). The location is believed to be near the first point along the path of totality where the skies cleared, making this photograph one of the earliest unobstructed views of the Sun during the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse. Despite the lingering clouds, the image reveals the fleeting diamond ring effect and the magnificent solar corona as totality began.
More amazing eclipse images: Solar eclipse on August 12, 2026
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Source: science.nasa.gov