US EditionFor Thousands of Years, Solar Eclipses Have Been Associated with the Fate of Rulers
PROBA-2’s sun-synchronous orbit enabled capturing the annular solar eclipse four times, showing the Sun’s corona and a near-perfect ring when the Moon covered 93% of the solar disk.
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For thousands of years, solar eclipses have been associated with the fate of rulers
The moon crossed the sun's path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. The sun was not covered completely, but the moon blocked enough of its light to leave a fiery ring. Unless you're deep in the southern hemisphere, you won't have noticed.
Witness the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse from Space: ESA’s Stunning Footage
On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse occurred, offering a spectacular view of the “ring of fire” in the sky. The European Space Agency (ESA) captured this rare cosmic event from space through its Proba-2 satellite, which documented the eclipse in extreme ultraviolet light. The images captured by the spacecraft have provided valuable insights into solar phenomena and showcase the technical prowess of ESA’s space missions. This article w…
On February 17, 2026, the Moon moved precisely between the Earth and the Sun, causing a rare astronomical phenomenon—an annular solar eclipse. The orbiting Proba-2 spacecraft, owned by the European Space Agency (ESA), recorded the passage of the shadow four times, capturing a flawless "ring of fire" at 11:31 UTC. This type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is... The post ESA satellite captures the 2026 annular solar eclipse from space for the firs…
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