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The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
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Certified eye protection is essential for safely observing the August 12 eclipse. Purchases surged as the event approached, resulting in stock shortages at many retailers.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13 under dark skies, while a total solar eclipse adds another spectacular celestial event.
Firefly Aerospace says it is seeing strong interest in its launch vehicles and is ramping up production, but those efforts have yet to translate into an increased launch rate.
The Roman emperor Julian (332–363 CE) called bread the food that "among us is thought to be the most nourishing."
The invitation was announced after the ninth meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group, held at Isro headquarters in Bengaluru on August 5-6.
Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, also had to cope with extreme summer heat.