NASA announces coverage for August’s total solar eclipse with scientific experiments
The North American Space Agency (NASA) released coverage details for the total solar eclipse that will take place on August 12, 2026 on July 29, 2026. The astronomical phenomenon will be visible in areas such as Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain and a small portion of Portugal. NASA will broadcast a live broadcast of the event, presenting images from various points along the path of totality and featuring experts.
Additionally, parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including areas of the United States (from Alaska to North Carolina), much of Canada, much of Europe and northwest Africa, will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse.
During the eclipse period, the space agency will perform several surveys of the path of totality. A science team, funded by NASA, will follow the Moon’s shadow with a WB-57 high-altitude research aircraft to study the dynamics of the solar corona. At the same time, the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, with support from NASA, will send university students to Iceland and Spain, where they will launch scientific balloons before, during and after the event to investigate the effects of temporary dimming on the Earth’s atmosphere.
Learn more: Watch the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Broadcast details and event times
NASA’s coverage of the eclipse will follow the following schedule, all times in the Eastern time zone:
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- 1:15 pm: Start of broadcast
- 1:45 pm: Start of totality in Iceland
- 2:28 pm: Beginning of totality in Spain
NASA photo coverage
Images of the eclipse will be available shortly after the event, depending on visibility conditions. The photographs will be published on the agency’s Flickr account for public access.
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Interaction and engagement on digital platforms
During the live broadcast, NASA experts will be on hand to answer questions sent via social media. To participate, simply follow the agency’s accounts and use the event hashtags to interact with the team.
