Sun news: It was an outstanding total solar eclipse!
Sun news August 13, 2026: Yesterday's total solar eclipse dazzled, with Spain getting the clearest views. Meanwhile, the sun quieted to only faint B flares. The post Sun news: It w...
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MTG-I1 captures eclipse path of totality over Europe
Video: 00:00:04 Yesterday between 20:26 and 20:34 CEST, parts of the Iberian peninsula experienced a total solar eclipse. This animation, composed of images from the Meteosat Third...
APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the co...
Total solar eclipse August 12, 2026: Best images
Total solar eclipse August 12! Whether you saw it or not from your location, you can experience it! See the best images from our community here. The post Total solar eclipse August...
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon
The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where...
2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain
A total solar eclipse is seen from San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain
A total solar eclipse is seen from San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. A total solar eclipse – the Moon passing between the Sun and Earth, completely blo...
NASA Upgrades Vertical Motion Simulator for Modern Mission Needs
Imagine stepping into a machine that can make you feel like you’re flying a spacecraft, piloting a next generation air taxi, or landing on the Moon, all without leaving the ground...
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is departing the agency on Wednesday after 30 years of service. Throughout his career, he flew four missions, spent 549 days in space, and completed nine...
Pursuing a Dream of Working for NASA
As a young girl raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Lindsey Waitt dreamed of working for NASA. Her dream is now a reality as she embarks on her role as a NASA test project engineer...
A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower
With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year. The post A Perfectly Timed Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
The Helix Nebula is Hurling Clumps of Gas through Space
The star at the heart of the oft-observed Helix Nebula powered a clumpy wind before it died. Now, new images capture these clumps’ dissolution into the space between stars. The pos...
APOD: 2026 August 12 – Perseids over a Little Planet
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 12 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!...
Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Polar Geospatial Center EarthDEM Elevation Products
CSDA’s assessment reports help inform the user community about the quality of commercial Digital Elevation Models (DEMs).
Total solar eclipse to dazzle observers on August 12
The Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain will have a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Parts of Europe and North America will see a partial. The post Total solar eclipse to d...
Musification of the 2026 total solar eclipse
Video: 00:05:08 [English] Experience a musical simulation of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse as seen from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre (Spain). Click here for...
Visible planets and night sky guide for August
EarthSky's visible planets and night sky guide. Total solar eclipse today! And Perseids peak today and tomorrow. Will you see one during the eclipse? The post Visible planets and n...
Will you see the Jupiter-Mercury conjunction on August 15?
A conjunction is when 2 objects share the same right ascension. The Jupiter-Mercury conjunction on August 15 is the next one. Look for them before sunrise. The post Will you see th...
Stops Along the Path of Totality
Western Iceland and northern Spain are among the few Northern Hemisphere locations experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
What Is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? (Grades 5-8)
This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory. The telescope will scan large sections of space. Roman wil...
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon’s surface. Engineers working on NASA’s Lunar Environment Moni...
Lion Nebula Roars in Webb's Sights
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope imaged the planetary nebula NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, using the observatory’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments. The central star’s remains are respons...
5th batch of Pentagon UAP files: Orbs and triangles
The 5th batch of the Pentagon UAP files was released on August 7, 2026. The videos, documents and images include reports of more orbs, triangles and more. The post 5th batch of Pen...
Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th
The only total solar eclipse of the year coincides with the Perseid meteor shower. Here's what you need to know to watch the eclipse. The post Rare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Mete...
A total solar eclipse is coming to Europe
Video: 00:01:24 When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, it casts a shadow onto Earth's surface. For people in the darkest part of this shadow, the face of the Sun is totall...
Perseid meteor shower 2026! It’s time to watch
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week! It's best between midnight and dawn. The peak is August 12 and 13 before dawn, but watch around those mornings, too. The post Perseid met...
How to watch a solar eclipse safely: tips here
Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras and other viewing methods. The post How to watch a solar eclipse safel...
Aquila the Eagle soars along the Milky Way
Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November. The post Aquila the Eagle s...
Dust and water spotted close to giant black hole
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope , an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the supermas...
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Uses VR Goggles
NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 commander Jessica Meir wears a set of virtual reality goggles, also called the Nevada Screening Vision System, for a test that measures visual func...
Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online
View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Te...
Lion Nebula roars to life for Webb
Image: Observing across the starry “plains” of space, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has taken images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. The NASA/ESA Hubble Space...
Wildfires, drought and extreme heat, 2026
Earth observation satellites help us monitor phenomena such as wildfires, drought and heatwaves from space. This page is updated on a regular basis with a selection of ESA’s most r...
How ESA mimics and models the 2026 total solar eclipse
On 12 August 2026 , parts of Europe will experience a total solar eclipse . With the Sun's bright disc covered, its surrounding atmosphere – the solar corona – will become visible...
Giant trees break a decades-old science theory
Giant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to reach extreme heights while maintaining efficient water transport. The post Giant trees break a decades-old scien...
Shakeups and smash-ups
While a SpaceX rocket smashes into the Moon and a rescue mission runs into trouble, a new bill may provide hope for science research.
NASA's IXPE Studies Magnetar
A first of its kind measurement of a magnetar may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90 years, but never directly observed. The results publi...
This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 7 – 16
In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse! The post This...
Join us live and enjoy the total solar eclipse!
Video: 00:01:44 [English] On 12 August 2026, Europe will witness one of nature’s most spectacular events: a total solar eclipse starting at 19:30 CEST. As the Moon’s shadow sweeps...
Week in images: 03-07 August 2026
Week in images: 03-07 August 2026 Discover our week through the lens
Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
Several science campaigns plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th. The post Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse appeared first on S...
Danube’s waters fall to record lows
Image: These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images over the Danube north of Budapest show how the river’s level has fallen to a record low in Hungary due to a severe drought in central Euro...
IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances
On 7 August, the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS² , the European Union’s new flagshi...
I Am Artemis: Tom Percy
As NASA sets its sights on long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency is increasing the cadence of its Artemis missions. Helping bring these plans to fruition is Tom Pe...
Taking Flight to Prepare for Space
NASA astronaut candidate Adam Fuhrmann prepares for a training flight aboard NASA’s WB-57 aircraft.
Webb opens a Treasure Chest filled with stars
Image: This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month takes us to a fantastical realm within our home galaxy , where piercing starlight and billowing winds sculp...
Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Modules Joined
Engineers connect the Orion crew and service modules for the Artemis III mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Flo...
Artemis III Orion Crew and Service Modules Joined
Technicians joined the Orion crew and service modules together on July 30, 2026, inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florid...
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon
Earth and the Martian moon Phobos dance together in a series of images recently acquired by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. Earth appears as a point of light in the Martian sky, di...
Inouye Solar Telescope Sees the Sun Closer Than Ever
Scientists observing the Sun with the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have caught a wave-like shape that's never been seen on the Sun's visible surface. The post Inouye Solar Tele...
Total solar eclipse: how to watch live from home
A total solar eclipse is coming to Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast live from 19:30 CEST on 12 August, allowing you to experience this rare event from anywher...
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, A...
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
NASA is making progress in building the Moon Base, which will become a resilient outpost near the Moon’s South Pole for science, technology, and eventual human operations. To advan...
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center complete installation of a commemorative plaque on the agency’s Nancy Grace Roman Space T...
A New Way to Map the Universe's Missing Matter
Brief but powerful flashes of radio waves are aiding astronomers' quest to find and map cosmic gas. The post A New Way to Map the Universe's Missing Matter appeared first on Sky &...
Guinea-Bissau Tidal Waters
Relatively low tidal waters expose sandflats and mudflats in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau in this image acquired on November 28, 2025, with the OLI (Operational Land Im...
NASA Delivers Navigation System for Commercial Lunar Relay
NASA delivered the NavCube3-mini payload on July 13 to Intuitive Machines for integration into Altus-1, the company’s first lunar relay satellite, marking an important milestone in...
Meet the Constellations: Delphinus, the Dolphin
Delphinus, the constellation looks just like a tiny Dolphin that's splashing its way through the sky amidst other famous summer sights. The post Meet the Constellations: Delphinus...
Plan for Next Year's Total Solar Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The longest total solar eclipse visible from land until 2114 will sweep across Spain and North Africa on August 2, 2027. Here’s how to choose where to watch it. The post Plan for N...
Find the Andromeda Galaxy using Cassiopeia
Leave the city behind this weekend, and go galaxy-hunting! Cassiopeia - one of the easiest constellations to identify - points the way to the Andromeda Galaxy. The post Find the An...
NASA's Newest Wind Tunnel Opens at NASA Langley
NASA opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday, providing a critical resource for the a...
Little moons, megarocket, tiny CubeSat
When it comes to cool things happening in space, size doesn’t matter.
NASA’s Roman Telescope to Carry 1.35 Million Names to Deep Space
On July 27, technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida installed a memory card containing 1,350,144 names as part of a commemorative plaque on the Nancy Grace Roman Spac...
How to safely watch a solar eclipse
Video: 00:01:34 [English]: A solar eclipse is an unforgettable sight, but only if you watch it safely! ESA reserve astronaut Sara García Alonso shows you how to enjoy this incredib...
Skywatching in August 2026
August 2026 is a blockbuster month for skywatching: a total solar eclipse, a near-total lunar eclipse, and the Northern Hemisphere’s big summer meteor shower.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 31 – August 9
Once the bright Moon is out of the evening sky by Monday or so, use Altair high in the southeast to find little Delphinus and Sagitta roughly a fist at arm's length from it. The po...
The Cost of a PROMISE
NASA may send an engineering copy of a Mars rover to the Moon, but at what price?
Phobos and Deimos, the moons of Mars
Mars has two small, rocky, irregular moons. Exploring them could solve long-standing mysteries about the Solar System's history.
Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual...
Don’t Miss the Perseid Meteor Shower 2026
In 2026, the Perseids come with an unforgettable bonus: the meteor shower peaks under a New Moon, just hours after the Moon crosses the Sun in a total solar eclipse.
Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made
This illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars' atmosphere, one of the processes of Martian atmosphere loss studied by NASA...
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Discovers Field of Honeycomb Textures
As NASA’s Curiosity rover recently began climbing up a Martian valley nicknamed “Valle Grande,” it sent back images that were a familiar sight to mission scientists: honeycomb-like...
Your Moon Guide for August 2026
Discover the phases of the Moon in August, including a total solar eclipse and a Blood Moon.
Momentum July 2026
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Return of Orion the Hunter, ghost of the summer dawn
Orion the Hunter returns to the east at dawn at this time every year. Here's how to watch for this most noticeable of constellations. The post Return of Orion the Hunter, ghost of...
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Williams is seen outside the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev in a remote...
NASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance Artemis
NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday they recently agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis...
Portraits of the red planet
See Mars from Viking 1 and Psyche, or with your own two eyes.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 24 – August 2
The waxing gibbous Moon passes Antares. Turn the Summer Triangle into the Summer Diamond. And as you snuggle into bed, would Vega land on your roof if it dropped out of the sky? Th...