A breathtaking aerial shot of a total solar eclipse. The moon's silhouette is perfectly centered, creating a diamond ring effect as sunlight streams past lunar peaks. The dark shadow of the moon is visible against a backdrop of clouds, shot from a plane at 44,000 feet.

Astronomy Picture from 07/11/2013

Eclipse at 44,000 Feet

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A breathtaking view of a total solar eclipse captured from an airplane above the Southern Ocean. The sun's corona is visible as a bright ring around the eclipsed sun, with the planet Mercury subtly visible nearby. Airplane wings and another plane are partially visible in the foreground. The image showcases the dark shadow cone stretching across the horizon.

Astronomy Picture from 05/12/2021

Total Solar Eclipse Below the Bottom of the World

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap211205.html


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