A total solar eclipse is scheduled to cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, August 12. The path of totality will span regions including Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, a small section of Portugal, and the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Canada, Europe, northwestern Africa, and parts of the United States, ranging from Alaska to North Carolina.
To mark the event, NASA plans to host a live broadcast featuring expert commentary and views from the path of the eclipse. The stream is set to begin at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time, with totality expected to reach Iceland at 1:45 p.m. and Spain at 2:28 p.m. The agency will also facilitate audience engagement through social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and Instagram, where experts will respond to viewer questions.
Scientific investigation remains a primary focus for the agency during the celestial event. A NASA-funded team will utilize a WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft to study the Sun’s corona by tracking the Moon’s shadow. Simultaneously, the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project will deploy student teams from various U.S. universities to Iceland and Spain. These teams will launch balloons to collect data on how the temporary reduction in sunlight influences Earth's atmosphere.
Following the event, NASA intends to publish photographs of the eclipse on its official Flickr account. Further information regarding the eclipse and the agency's research initiatives can be found on the NASA science website.
Source: NASA
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