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NASA Captures Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air, and Space
WHY IT MATTERS
The solar eclipse provided a unique opportunity for scientists to study the Sun's outer atmosphere and its effects on the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to a better understanding of complex and dynamic features in the Sun's outer atmosphere.
What happened
NASA researchers and photographers captured the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, from various locations, including Spain, Iceland, and northern Maine. The agency's WB-57F research jet flew through the eclipse's shadow, capturing high-resolution images of the corona and prominences.
Students participating in the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project launched scientific balloons to study the eclipse's effects on the atmosphere.
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station also observed the partial eclipse from space.
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NASA Shares Views of August Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air, Space
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