Paris, France, Aug 5, 2026 (AFP) - Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun's mysteries

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2026-08-05

Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn more about the stormy, unpredictable nature of our star. When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere and furious weather that sometimes causes disruptions back here on Earth. There is a long history of using eclipses to make scientific breakthroughs. It was while watc......

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