Solar eclipse guide: what they are and how to watch safely | Natural History Museum

Ever wondered what a solar eclipse looks like from the edge of space? This is the Moon’s shadow touching Earth. From a height of nearly 32 kilometers above Earth, high-altitude balloon cameras have captured something extraordinary — the Moon’s shadow racing across the planet during a total solar eclipse. This isn’t animation or CGI. At this altitude, near the stratosphere, you can see Earth’s curve and the dark footprint of the Moon as it briefly turns day into night for millions below. A remind

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