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News · 5 August 2026
Scientists are preparing to use a total solar eclipse visible in northern Spain on August 12 to learn more about our star's magnetic field and atmosphere. When the Moon blocks out the Sun for a minute and 40 seconds, teams will study its furious weather, which sometimes causes disruptions on Earth.
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