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The next total solar eclipse of 2027, which will reach its maximum duration of 6 minutes and 23 seconds in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, is expected to attract many tourists to this historic necropolis, which has already led to an increase in accommodation bookings in the region. (translated)

El eclipse solar total de 2027 alcanzará su máxima duración en este increíble lugar de Egipto

During the week of the solar eclipse in August 2026, Hungarian, Polish, and Swiss tourists were the ones who increased their spending in Spain the most, with increases of 40%, 25%, and 20% respectively, while the total spending of travelers in the country grew by 10% compared to the previous year. (translated)

Húngaros, polacos y suizos fueron los turistas que más dispararon sus gastos en España durante la semana del eclipse

NASA has selected a photo of the day featuring an image of the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, captured in Benavente, Zamora, highlighting its unusual golden color due to atmospheric conditions and the position of the Sun. (translated)

La NASA elige como foto del día esta imagen del eclipse desde Zamora en la que destaca el color dorado

🌑☀️ This is what a solar eclipse looks like from space. From Earth, we look up to see how the Moon hides the Sun. But from above, something even more impressive happens: the shadow of the Moon sweeps across our planet at great speed, tracing over the surface a (translated)

NASA has selected a stunning photograph of the total solar eclipse on August 12, taken in Zaragoza, as its image of the day, highlighting the beauty of the astronomical phenomenon and its scientific importance, as Spain has become the only accessible place to witness this rare event within a series of three consecutive eclipses in the Iberian Peninsula. (translated)

La NASA elige como foto del día esta imagen del eclipse solar desde Zaragoza

The 15 weather balloons of the Eclipse Weather Balloon Mission captured stunning images of the solar eclipse from the stratosphere, showing the shadow of the Moon over Spain while providing a new perspective of the astronomical phenomenon. (translated)

Así se vio el eclipse desde la estratosfera: “Las sondas captaron la sombra de la Luna sobre la península”
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NASA has selected an image of the total solar eclipse on August 12, which shows the solar corona over the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, as the photo of the day, highlighting the shared experience of spectators before this historical phenomenon and its importance for scientific research. (translated)

La NASA elige como foto del día una imagen con "dos eclipses" desde Zaragoza

The total solar eclipse on August 12 left scientists and citizens across Spain with intense emotions and unforgettable memories, revealing both the beauty of the cosmos and the ancestral fears associated with this natural phenomenon. (translated)

Los científicos ante el eclipse: «Entendí los mitos de la Antigüedad y experimenté yo mismo parte de ese miedo atávico»

Este hombre sorprendió a su novia con una propuesta de matrimonio durante el eclipse solar. [📸: @olivertakac ] https://t.co/309CZHfVk6 #PropuestaDeMatrimonio #EclipseSolar #Amor

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse amazed Europe, being fully visible in Spain, Greenland, Iceland, and part of Portugal, while other regions of the continent enjoyed a partial view of the astronomical phenomenon. (translated)

Las imágenes del eclipse que asombran a Europa

A group of people gathered at Forest Park of Valdebernardo in Madrid to enjoy and share the experience of the solar eclipse live, which transformed the atmosphere and left an indelible mark on the collective memory of those present. (translated)

Una tarde para no olvidar: así vivimos el eclipse en uno de los parques de Madrid
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The article reflects on how a total solar eclipse not only impacts us visually but also creates a communal experience that transcends ideologies, allowing us to remember not only what we saw but where we were, with whom we shared the moment, and what feelings we experienced, highlighting the value of science as a generator of intense collective experiences. (translated)

No recordaremos solo lo que vimos, sino dónde estábamos, con quién y qué sentimos

"58 people treated in Basque hospitals for eye damage after the solar eclipse" (translated)

Science confirms that total solar eclipses could disappear in the future due to the constant drift of the Moon away from Earth, estimated at about 3.8 centimeters per year, which raises the question of when this astonishing astronomical phenomenon will occur for humanity. (translated)

El fin de los eclipses solares totales: ¿Cuándo se producirá y qué consecuencias puede tener para nuestro planeta?

Experts recommend going to the emergency room at the slightest symptom of eye injury after the solar eclipse, such as irritation or blurred vision, to avoid permanent damage. (translated)

Los expertos instan a acudir a urgencias al mínimo síntoma de lesión ocular

Pedro Ruiz, after witnessing the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, reflects on its meaning and emphasizes that we often "forget with astonishing ease" the humility and insignificance of human beings in the vast universe. (translated)

Pedro Ruiz ve el eclipse y necesita solo una frase para describir su significado: «Se nos olvida con pasmosa facilidad»

The Iberia flight IB 1473 took off from Madrid to observe the total solar eclipse from 10,000 meters in altitude, facilitating research on solar morphology and human reactions to this phenomenon, while the technical team managed a live broadcast despite the challenges of the flight. (translated)

Así se vivió el evento en un vuelo a más de 10.000 metros de altura: "En el punto exacto a la hora exacta"
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The article addresses the risks of damaging the retina by observing a solar eclipse without protection, highlighting that symptoms may take up to 12 hours to appear and that it is crucial to consult an ophthalmologist at any sign of damage, as the injuries can be irreversible. (translated)

¿Cómo se puede saber si se ha dañado la retina?, ¿qué se notaría si eso sucede?

🇪🇸 🌑🛹 Imágenes increíbles: El skater olímpico español Danny Leon realizó un salto mientras ocurría un eclipse solar ayer. Créditos: danny_leon https://t.co/i4RYy9Lidq #EclipseSolar #Skateboarding #DannyLeon