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NASA's WB-57F aircraft observed total solar eclipse from 50,000 feet near Iceland on August 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, NASA’s WB-57F high altitude research aircraft flew off the coast of Iceland at 50,000 feet to observe a total solar eclipse. Piloted along the path of totality, the aircraft carried high-resolution cameras that captured eclipse data above atmospheric interference. The observation included views of the solar corona, with Venus visible left of center, and Jupiter and Mercury near the eclipsed Sun, while the horizon beyond the Moon's shadow remained bright. This information is from NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day published on September 5, 2026.
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NASA’s WB-57F aircraft flew at 50,000 feet off the coast of Iceland on August 12, 2026 to observe a total solar eclipse.
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The aircraft was piloted along the precise path of totality to maximize time in the Moon’s shadow.
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High-resolution cameras on board captured eclipse data above clouds and atmospheric interference.
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The solar corona was visible at the beginning of totality, with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury near the eclipsed Sun.
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