Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain

• On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse passed over regions including Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain, marking the latter's first major total eclipse since 1905.
• The featured photograph captures the eclipse in Zaragoza, Spain, with views over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and reflected in the Ebro River.
• Eclipses provide critical opportunities for scientists to study the solar corona, specifically investigating why it remains significantly hotter than the surface of the Sun.

Scientific and Environmental Significance

• During the event, observers may notice cooling air temperatures, changes in bird behavior, and confused insect sounds.
• Citizen scientists can contribute to research by:
  • Documenting wildlife behavioral responses.
  • Capturing imagery of the solar corona.
  • Monitoring and reporting fluctuations in air temperature and cloud cover.