Artemis, moon and solar eclipse
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NASA has shared striking images of a solar eclipse seen from space and newly released photos of the Moon’s far side, revealing craters and basins in stunning detail. The agency also invited users to download free Moon-mission wallpapers as excitement builds around its Artemis exploration programme.
There has not been a total solar eclipse since the "Great American Eclipse" on April 8, 2024 — but now, two are coming up in the next two years. The first of these total solar eclipses, on Aug. 12, 2026, will grace parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
A partial solar eclipse in the sky, its light reflecting on the ocean. - Photo by SANKA VIDANAGAMA/AFP via Getty Images The first solar eclipse of 2026 will hit our skies this week, with an annular eclipse taking place on Tuesday. This type of solar ...
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Artemis II astronauts return after a historic moon mission, splashing down off San Diego following humanity’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.