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space1 year ago

"Stunning Views: Solar Eclipses Captured from Earth and Space"

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station witnessed the solar eclipse, observing the Moon's shadow racing across the Earth's surface at speeds of up to 5,000 mph. They experienced a unique perspective, seeing the eclipse and the Moon's shadow on Earth, resembling a floating black hole. Additionally, a video taken by a Starlink satellite and recordings from various spacecraft captured the eclipse in real time, providing valuable insights into this celestial event from space.

via New York Post |
#astronauts#international-space-station#moons-shadow
astronomy1 year ago

"Space Station Crew's Spectacular View of Total Solar Eclipse and Moon's Shadow"

The crew of the International Space Station captured images and video of the moon's shadow on Earth during the recent solar eclipse while orbiting above southeastern Canada. The space station experienced about 90% totality during its flyover, and the stunning images were captured through the outpost's cupola windows. Additionally, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter recently captured images of Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri lunar orbiter during a flyby in March, showcasing the two spacecraft zipping past each other in opposite directions.

via CBS News|
#astronomy#international-space-station#lunar-reconnaissance-orbiter
space2 years ago

Stunning Satellite Image Reveals Moon's Shadow During U.S. Solar Eclipse

A satellite image captured by NASA's DSCOVR satellite shows the moon casting a shadow over a large portion of the United States during an annular eclipse. The image, taken by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC), shows the moon's shadow falling across the southeastern coast of Texas. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun but is too far away to completely block its light, creating a "ring of fire" effect. The next annular solar eclipse visible from the U.S. will be on June 21, 2039.

via CBS News|
#dscovr-satellite#moons-shadow#nasa
astronomy2 years ago

"Unforgettable Moments: Witnessing the Annular Solar Eclipse's Breathtaking Beauty"

NASA's EPIC imager aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory captured a stunning image of the Moon's shadow cast on Earth during the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. The eclipse, visible across the United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America, created a "ring of fire" effect as the Moon blocked the Sun's rays but was too far from Earth to completely obscure it. The image shows the Moon's shadow falling across the southeastern coast of Texas, near Corpus Christi. The next annular solar eclipse visible from the United States will be on June 21, 2039.

via SciTechDaily|
#annular-eclipse#astronomy#epic-imager
astronomy2 years ago

"Satellites Capture Stunning Annular Solar Eclipse Sweeping Across the U.S."

Earth-observation satellites, including NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West, captured the annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14, 2023. The satellites observed the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a dark shadow that swept over the Earth's surface. The eclipse started in Oregon and moved across several states before disappearing over the Atlantic Ocean. The event served as a warm-up for the total solar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. on April 8, 2024.

via Space.com|
#annular-solar-eclipse#astronomy#earth-observation
skywatching2 years ago

"October's Annular Solar Eclipse: Travel Speed, Safety, Viewing Locations, FAQs, and Impact on Texas Power Grid"

The speed of October's annular solar eclipse will vary depending on the location on Earth. The moon's shadow will travel as fast as 7,000 mph and as slow as 1,700 mph. The speed is influenced by the geometry of the Earth, the distance to the moon, and the moon's orbital speed. The eclipse will move fastest at the extremes of its path and slowest in the middle. In the U.S., the shadow's speed will decrease from 5,683 mph to 1,772 mph as it passes through. The eclipse will create a "ring of fire" as the moon's antumbral shadow passes across the Earth's surface.

via Space.com|
#annular-solar-eclipse#earths-geometry#eclipse-path