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Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain: A Historic Moment Captured
Key Takeaways
- On August 12, 2026, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun, casting a shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.
- The APOD image features two views of the eclipse from Zaragoza, Spain, over the Cathedral-Basilica and reflected in the Ebro River.
- This was Spain's first major total solar eclipse since 1905.
- During totality, the corona becomes visible, offering scientists a chance to study why it is hotter than the Sun's surface.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov
