See the August 12 solar eclipse from the moon’s perspective
Korean's lunar orbiter, Danuri, captured a view of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. This unique perspective includes the moon's limb in the foreground. The post See the August 12 solar eclipse from the moon’s perspective first appeared on EarthSky .
On August 12, 2026, the Korean Aerospace Research Institute's lunar orbiter Danuri captured a unique view of the solar eclipse from the moon's perspective. This perspective offers a view of the moon's limb in the foreground as the shadow of the moon crossed Earth, specifically over Greenland. The eclipse was the first total solar eclipse visible from the Spanish mainland in 121 years, dating back to 1905.
Danuri was positioned near the lunar south pole during this event, capturing the Earth rising above the lunar surface. This rare view, unlike others taken from space, showcases the moon's shadow on Earth as seen from orbit around the moon.
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