How two satellites are mimicking total solar eclipses in space
Monday, 16 June 2025 European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission has successfully created artificial solar eclipses using two satellites flying in precise formation. This innovative approach allows scientists to study the sun's corona for extended periods, achieving up to six hours of totality per eclipse. The mission promises a wealth of data, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the sun's behavior and its impact on Earth.
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac we will have a total of four eclipses in 2024 & two of them are Solar eclipses – meaning of the sun. These Solar Eclipses will happen on April 8th and October..
In a groundbreaking achievement, the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission has captured unprecedented images of the Sun's corona using an artificial solar... IndiaTimes