On August 12th, 2026, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun and cast its shadow across Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Today’s image features two total solar eclipses viewed from Zaragoza, Spain, one over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the other reflecting in the Ebro River. For a few moments, Spain saw its first major total solar eclipse since 1905. Those witnessing totality may experience a chill in the air, the quieting of birds, the confused chirps of insects, and the shared awe of many. It’s the corona’s time to shine as the Sun’s bright disk is blocked by the Moon. Among other reasons to study eclipses, they help scientists understand why the corona is millions of degrees hotter than the Sun’s surface. Enthusiastic citizens can contribute to these studies by recording how wildlife responds, imaging the corona, and monitoring air temperature and clouds.
Image Credit & Copyright: Ruiyu Zhang Text: Keighley Rockcliffe (NASA GSFC, UMBC CSST, CRESST II)
Cuando Virgina Woolf dijo: “Hay una especie de tristeza que surge cuando se sabe demasiado, cuando se ve el mundo como realmente es” describió perfecto lo que significa crecer.
🎙️Rosalía becomes the first Spanish artist to win a BRIT Award.
In her words:“Let’s keep celebrating different music, different languages.”
And what a performance in Manchester — “Berghain” with Björk. Absolutely mesmerising✨
#BritAwards2026#Rosalía
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El político medio español gana 80.000€/año sin experiencia previa en nada. El médico residente que te salva la vida después de 6 años de carrera y 4 de MIR cobra 1.400€/mes. Pero el problema son los empresarios.
Felicitaciones and felicitações, Spain and Portugal.
For 40 years, you’ve been part of our Union.
Four decades of sharing your exceptional culture and innovative spirit with us.
Four decades of your countries growing stronger inside the EU.
Congratulations!
all you need to know about spain is that, within 2 hours of the power going off for the whole country…
the beaches were packed, bands were playing in every square, and people were in the streets laughing and dancing
Massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal! No internet, payment are off and flights are cancelled.
Media: Chaos! People are in Panic!
What really happened: We just took blankets, beer and had a great time all together.