12 August 2026 eclipse from Javalambre

On 12 August 2026, Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse since 1912. From the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre, ESA broadcasted live, allowing anybody to experience the event from home.

The broadcast included a live feed from a telescope located at the observatory, giving a stunning view of the Sun as it was eclipsed by the Moon.

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[Image description: A screenshot from a broadcast showing a total solar eclipse. The image is dark, with the dark circle of the Moon just right of the centre, surrounded by the Sun's hazy, glowing corona.]