ESA to host public and online events for 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse
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Summary
ESA is organizing public engagement and educational activities around the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, which will be visible across parts of Europe and the north Atlantic. The path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small part of northeastern Portugal, with other European regions seeing a partial eclipse. The agency combines scientific expertise with outreach efforts for the event.
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ESA is organising a range of activities around the eclipse, combining scientific expertise, public engagement, and educational outreach.
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