APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain

NeRD

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain Explanation: On August 12th, 2026, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun and cast its shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Today’s image features two total solar eclipses viewed from Zaragoza, Spain, one over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of…

Read More

This year’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie wasn’t Hollywood’s first attempt at capturing the power of He-Man; they tried back in 1987, and failed then too

NeRD

For the generation that grew up in the 1980s, the release of the recent big-budget “Masters of the Universe” movie would undoubtedly have conjured up a sense of déjà-vu. Picture the scene. The year is 1987. You’ve got the action figures and the Castle Grayskull playset, you’ve watched every episode of the cartoon again and again, and you can recite He-Man’s opening credits voiceover by heart. He has the power! Then someone tells you there’s a live-action film adaptation coming out. You persuade your parents to take you to the…

Read More

NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon 

NeRD

3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA has been taking pictures of the Moon for decades, collecting a wealth of data. This false-color picture is a composite of 15 images of the Moon taken through three color filters on NASA’s Galileo solid-state imaging system. Credit: NASA The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how…

Read More

2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain

NeRD

NASA/Bill Ingalls A total solar eclipse is seen from San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. A total solar eclipse – the Moon passing between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun – swept across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the U.S., most of Canada, much of Europe, and northwest Africa. Relive the eclipse on NASA’s YouTube channel. Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Read More

Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

NeRD

And just like that, it’s over. Total solar eclipses are incredible moments in time, but they are fleeting. As the moon passes directly in front of the sun and its shadow sweeps across Earth’s surface, the temperature drops and the light takes on an eerie twilight quality. Birds and other animals go quiet. It’s a spectacle unlike any other. And for millions today who were lucky enough to be in the path of totality across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, that’s exactly what they experienced. “I cannot believe what I just…

Read More

A total solar eclipse will darken the sky for millions today! Here’s what you need to know

NeRD

Today (Aug. 12), millions of people across Greenland, Iceland and Spain will witness a total solar eclipse as the moon completely covers the sun, turning day into night, albeit briefly. It’s Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999, and with a maximum of 2 minutes, 18 seconds of totality, it will be worth the wait … weather permitting! Even if you’re not inside the path of totality, there’s still plenty to see. A dramatic partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, offering millions more the chance to…

Read More

Stops Along the Path of Totality

NeRD

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Stops Along the Path of Totality Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   The glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano is the defining feature of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula, shown in this image acquired…

Read More

What Is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? (Grades 5-8)

NeRD

6 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory. The telescope will scan large sections of space. Roman will help astronomers answer questions about dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets, and more. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest space telescope that will study dark energy, exoplanets, and astrophysics. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center ______________________________________________________________________ Words to Know Astrophysics: a branch of space science that applies physics and mathematics to…

Read More