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How ESA mimics and models the 2026 total solar eclipse

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How ESA mimics and models the 2026 total solar eclipse
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On 12 August 2026, parts of Europe will experience a total solar eclipse. With the Sun's bright disc covered, its surrounding atmosphere – the solar corona – will become visible to the naked eye. Unfortunately, total solar eclipses are rare and last at most a few minutes, giving scientists little time to study the Sun’s enigmatic halo.  This is why ESA developed missions that create eclipses artificially, and why experts use computer models to create digital simulations. So how do we do it, and

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