AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTotal Solar Eclipse Countdown (Greenland/Iceland/Spain): On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, turning day into brief twilight and revealing the Sun’s corona—normally hidden by glare. NASA Eclipse Science: NASA is sending a WB-57 high-altitude aircraft from Iceland toward Greenland to “chase” the eclipse shadow and capture rapid, multi-wavelength images of solar prominences and nanoflares, helping improve understanding of space weather. Skywatching + Safety: The Perseid meteor shower peaks around the same period, with NASA estimating up to 50–100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions; viewers are urged to use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) and never rely on regular sunglasses. Eclipse Mystery Watch: Scientists are also preparing to study shadow bands—dark/light stripes that appear just before and after totality—during the Aug. 12 event. Myth Check: NASA says viral claims that Earth will lose gravity for seconds on Aug. 12 are false.
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