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Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Written by Deana L. Weibel, Professor of Anthropology, Grand Valley State University

During a total solar eclipse, the Sun is barely visible behind the Moon. Roger Sorensen

The astronauts on Artemis II’s trip to the Moon in April 2026 didn’t just have an amazing journey through space. They also saw something extraordinary. They were the first humans to see a total solar eclipse from space.

A solar eclipse happens when...

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

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