What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A total solar eclipse occurred on August 12, and a partial lunar eclipse happened on August 27-28.
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There were two eclipses in August 2026. A total solar eclipse happened on August 12. People in northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal saw the total eclipse. A partial lunar eclipse occurred on August 27-28.
Why it matters
These eclipses are rare and interesting events that people can observe. They also help scientists learn more about the universe.
- What is a solar eclipse?
- A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.
- What is a lunar eclipse?
- A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.
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NASA and WIRED reported on the same eclipses, but WIRED focused more on the details of how to see them.
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Two eclipses in August 2026
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WIREDemphasizes the rarity of the eclipses
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How to see the eclipses
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Path of the eclipses
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