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Total Solar Eclipse Over Zaragoza, Spain | August 12, 2026

A stunning composite image of the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse captured over the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain.

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APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain

Summary: This image captures the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, as seen from Zaragoza, Spain, featuring the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and its reflection in the Ebro River.

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse crossed Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. This image, taken in Zaragoza, Spain, displays the eclipse in two ways: directly above the historic Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and as a reflection in the Ebro River. The photograph highlights the solar corona visible during totality, a phenomenon that provides scientists with critical data regarding the Sun's atmospheric temperature.

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1. Overview of the August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse 2. Location and Setting: Zaragoza, Spain 3. Visual Composition: Cathedral-Basilica and Ebro River Reflection 4. Scientific Significance of the Solar Corona 5. Citizen Science and Eclipse Observation

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