NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse - NASA
Summary: NASA provides a media advisory for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, detailing live broadcast schedules and scientific research missions.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and Portugal. NASA has announced comprehensive coverage plans, including a live broadcast featuring expert interviews and views from the path of totality. The agency is also conducting scientific research, including high-altitude observations using a WB-57 aircraft and the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, which will study the eclipse's impact on Earth's atmosphere. Partial eclipse views will be available across much of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of the U.S., Canada, Europe, and northwestern Africa.
Document outline
1. Introduction: August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse 2. Visibility and Geographic Path 3. NASA Live Broadcast Schedule 4. Scientific Research Initiatives 5. WB-57 High-Altitude Research 6. Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project 7. How to Engage and Watch 8. Media Contact Information
