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Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe‑inspiring—for astronauts in space, the scene was even more grand
The astronauts on Artemis II's trip to the moon in April 2026 didn't just have an amazing journey through space. They also saw something extraordinary.
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Astronauts on the Artemis II mission to the moon witnessed a total solar eclipse from space, an experience that was likely more expansive than viewing the phenomenon from Earth. This event marked a first for humans, with the astronauts being the first to observe a total solar eclipse from a vantage point outside the planet. The experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse from space is likely to be a unique and awe-inspiring one, offering a perspective on the phenomenon that is not available to observers on Earth.
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