Eclipse news - Today’s latest updates
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www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest solar eclipse updates I can share right now, based on recent coverage:
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Artificial eclipses in space: The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission has demonstrated artificial solar eclipses using two coordinated satellites to study the Sun’s corona, enabling high-resolution, continuous observations that aren’t possible with natural eclipses on Earth. This marks a significant step for solar physics and space weather research.[1]
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Recent eclipse visibility and events: Reports note upcoming solar eclipses in 2025 and 2026, including partial and annular events, with visibility details varying by region. For example, India and parts of Asia have highlighted schedules and viewing advisories for notable eclipses in 2025 and 2026. Observers in the United States and other regions are also tracking future total or partial eclipses, with timelines spanning the next two decades.[3]
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NASA/space agency coverage: NASA and other space agencies frequently release footage and updates related to recent and upcoming solar eclipses, including live streams from observatories and the International Space Station during eclipses, as well as educational materials and safety guidance for viewing events.[2]
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Scientific and safety context: Solar eclipses—whether natural or artificial—offer opportunities to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and test solar observation techniques, while safety remains essential when viewing any solar event to protect eyesight and instruments.[4]
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Citations:
- Artificial solar eclipses from space and Proba-3 mission details.[1]
- Upcoming eclipses and visibility guidance (regional coverage).[3]
- NASA/space agency coverage and viewing materials.[2]
- Safety and observational context for solar eclipses.[4]