NASA’s Stunning Solar Eclipse Photos Will Have You Staring Directly At That Sun
Image via NASA / Bill Ingalls
Most of the globe missed out on witnessing a full “ring of fire” during 2021’s first solar eclipse on June 10.
Only lucky viewers in Canada, Greenland, and Siberia were treated to the eclipse’s full glory, though most across the US could catch a partial phase – and the pictures are stunning.
According to Space, two NASA photographers, Bill Ingalls and Aubrey Gemignani, were stationed in the US capital of Washington DC, and Delaware, to capture the incredible images.
Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. But due to the moon being too far out from the Earth’s orbit, it doesn’t fully block out the sun, leaving the famed “ring of fire.”
The next solar eclipse is scheduled to take place on December 4 this year, but will only be visible from Antarctica. If you’ve missed the one this week, better luck next year!
For now, take a look at the amazing photographs of the partial eclipse.
Image via NASA / Bill Ingalls
Image via NASA / Bill Ingalls
Image via NASA / Aubrey Gemignani
Image via NASA / Aubrey Gemignani
[via Space, images via various sources]
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