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Aug. 29, 2026

NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science

NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science
NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science
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NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science

12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its...

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0:08 space weather is brought to you with the help of ai nasa johnson pilots chase moon's shadow for eclipse science 12 total solar eclipse over europe scientists aim to study a long-standing mystery why the sun's outer atmosphere the corona is far hotter than its visible surface Capturing the data they needed meant being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Look straight up for the Northern Cross. This part of Cygnus the Swan is perfectly placed for summer viewing. The Milky Way flows through its center on clear, dark nights. Last night's sturgeon moon is still glowing strong tonight.

0:51 Named for the large fish that were most readily caught in the Great Lakes during August. Quick solar update. The sun is quite active, with numerous sunspot groups visible. That means a moderate chance of northern lights tonight for those in northern latitudes. Look north after dark if skies are clear. Coastal areas see minimal tidal range this week. These neptides occur when the sun and moon work against each other. Asteroid 2017 RH16, comparable to a city bus, will fly past Earth in the next couple of days about 8 lunar distances from Earth. Completely safe, but a nice reminder of our busy solar system. NASA's space weather trackers also note, a burst of solar material was seen on the northeast side of the sun. That's your space update for today, compiled by AI from NASA and Space Flight News. For the strange side of the sky, search your podcast app for UFO sightings today. The daily briefing on UAPs, Pentagon disclosures, sightings, and alien news.