What Spacecraft Saw During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse passed over North America. People throughout the continent experienced a partial solar eclipse, and a total solar eclipse passed over a narrow swath of land stretching from Oregon to South Carolina, called the path of totality. NASA and its partners' satellites had a unique vantage point to watch the eclipse. Several Sun-watching satellites were in a position to see the Moon cross in front of the Sun, while many Earth-observing satellites - and NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which typically images the Moon's landscape - captured images of the Moon's shadow on Earth's surface. 

2006 Total Solar Eclipse

Total solar eclipse as viewed from Jalu, Libya. A ground view shows the surrounding area growing dark as an inset view shows the eclipsed sun. The video spans 7 minutes, starting about 3 minutes before totality.

2010 Solar Eclipse Over Easter Island (uncut version)

This is a video of the 2010 Total Solar Eclipse as seen from Easter Island. Inset views include a view towards the west (out to sea), and a ground view of the observing area at the Altiplanico Hotel with the Twilight Tours group.