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Total Solar Eclipse from Greenland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2026 is “Total Solar Eclipse from Greenland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Aditya Madhavan). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

Total Solar Eclipse from Greenland
Credit & Copyright: Aditya Madhavan Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On August 12, the Moon’s shadow reached out to touch our fair planet. Beginning in the Arctic Ocean, it swept along a narrow track that led the dark lunar umbra across parts of Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, Portugal, and northern Spain.”

— APOD editors, August 14, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 14, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Aditya Madhavan
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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