See gorgeous views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse captured from space
Orbiting spacecraft captured incredible views of the moon's shadow darkening Earth during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse captivated millions in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain as the moon partially obscured the sun. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA photographer Joel Kowsky both captured stunning images from aboard the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing the celestial event from a unique vantage point.
Meanwhile, the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission recorded a rare double eclipse, with both of its spacecraft passing between the sun and moon. ESA's Meteosat Third Generation Imager Satellite observed the moon's shadow darkening Earth's surface as it passed over Europe.
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