A total solar eclipse is set to traverse portions of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, August 12, with the path of totality extending across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small section of Portugal. While the total eclipse will be limited to these regions, a partial eclipse is expected to be visible across much of Europe, most of Canada, northwestern Africa, and parts of the United States ranging from Alaska to North Carolina.
To mark the event, NASA has scheduled a live broadcast beginning at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time. The stream will feature expert commentary and views from along the eclipse path. Totality is slated to begin in Iceland at 1:45 p.m. and in Spain at 2:28 p.m. Eastern time. The agency also plans to share photography of the event on its Flickr account following the eclipse.
Scientific inquiry will be a primary focus during the phenomenon. NASA-funded researchers plan to utilize a WB-57 high-altitude aircraft to study the Sun’s corona by following the Moon’s shadow. Additionally, the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project will deploy student teams from various U.S. universities to Iceland and Spain. These teams will launch balloons throughout the event to gather data on how the sudden reduction in sunlight impacts Earth’s atmosphere.
Viewers can participate in the event by submitting questions via social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and Instagram, using the agency's official accounts. Further information regarding the eclipse can be found on NASA's science website.
Source: NASA
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