See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space - Space
Spacecraft from NASA and the ESA captured high-resolution imagery of the August 12 total solar eclipse from orbit. The footage provides a unique perspective of the moon's shadow moving across Earth.
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Satellite observations of eclipses provide valuable data for atmospheric and solar research while engaging the public in space science.
Eclipses Solar Eclipses See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space News By Anthony Wood Published 18 August 2026 Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
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