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

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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…

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Stops Along the Path of Totality

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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…

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

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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…

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Scientists create largest 2D map of the universe with 5.6 trillion pixels and nearly 4 billion cosmic objects

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Astronomers have released the largest two-dimensional map of the universe ever created, offering a sweeping new view of nearly 4 billion celestial objects across roughly three-quarters of the sky. The new map, created by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Legacy Imaging Surveys team, contains a staggering 5.6 trillion pixels and combines more than 263,000 telescope exposures collected over more than a decade. The observations span visible and near-infrared wavelengths, providing an enormous portrait of stars, galaxies and other cosmic phenomena across the sky, according to a statement from the…

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NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface

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The fully-integrated LEMS (Lunar Environment Monitoring Station) ready for environmental testing. A small suitcase-size instrument suite built at NASA Goddard, LEMS is designed to carry out continuous, long-term monitoring of the seismic environment at the Moon, including surface motion caused by moonquakes and meteorite impacts in the lunar south polar region. NASA Goddard NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon’s surface. Engineers working on NASA’s Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, or LEMS, have completed hardware development and testing and…

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Lion Nebula Roars in Webb’s Sights

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope imaged the planetary nebula NGC 2392, the Lion Nebula, using the observatory’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments. The central star’s remains are responsible for the nebula’s structure, including a lion face-shaped bubble of ionized gas and dust “mane.”

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NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow

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International Space Station Expedition 74 astronauts (from left) Chris Williams, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Jessica Meir inside the space station’s cupola waiting to observe the Orion spacecraft—with the Artemis II crew inside—as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere. NASA The International Space Station has been busy throughout 2026, as it continues to be a bustling workspace for astronauts conducting a variety of scientific experiments that lay the groundwork for missions to the Moon and beyond. NASA’s Artemis II mission in April was the first crewed flight around the Moon in more…

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Watch the total solar eclipse online Aug. 12 with these free livestreams

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LIVE: Total Solar Eclipse 2026 | Views from Around the Globe – YouTube Watch On The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse is just one day away! Here’s how you can watch the entire show live online from the comfort of your home Millions of people across Spain, Iceland and Greenland will see the moon completely hide the sun during the climactic phase of totality on Aug. 12. Countless more skywatchers across Europe will witness a deep partial solar eclipse, as the moon’s curved silhouette covers a swathe of the sun’s…

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APOD: 2026 August 11 – Six Moons of Saturn

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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 11 – Six… 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. Six Moons of Saturn Explanation: How many moons does Saturn have? While the total will likely continue to grow, as of June 2026 the ringed gas giant had 293 confirmed moons. That’s easily more than any other…

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Bountiful Roebuck Bay 

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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Bountiful Roebuck Bay  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   Water covers intertidal mudflats around Roebuck Bay in Western Australia, as seen in this image captured by the OLI (Operational…

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