A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will bring daytime darkness to parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal. The path stretches 5,133 miles from the Arctic to the Mediterranean Sea.
The eclipse path will pass over remote eastern Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain. Two-thirds of the route lies over the ocean, prompting some travelers to consider cruises for viewing opportunities.
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
NASA's Artemis II crew became the first humans in over 50 years to loop around the moon's far side on April 6, traveling farther from Earth than any before them. The astronauts captured unprecedented views, including close-ups of craters and a unique solar eclipse. They are now heading back for a splashdown off California on April 10.
A solar outburst offers chances to see the northern lights across Sweden tonight. Meteorologist Lasse Rydqvist from Klart highlights both challenges and opportunities.
Reported by AI
Skywatchers in parts of the Americas will have a chance to see Venus vanish behind the Moon on June 17. The lunar occultation is one of several notable celestial events scheduled for the month.
NASA's Artemis 2 four astronauts are approaching the Moon, with the mission's climax set for Monday's flyby of its far side, the first since Apollo 8 58 years ago. They may view regions never seen by human eyes, such as Mare Orientale. The crew will set a new record for distance from Earth.
Reported by AI
Cuba's state-owned Unión Eléctrica (UNE) forecasts that 62% of the island will lose power simultaneously this Monday at peak demand. The energy crisis has deepened since mid-2024, worsening with the US oil blockade imposed in January. Nine of the country's 16 thermoelectric units are currently out of service.