Eclipse chaser gambles on Greenland ship voyage and gets perfect view of totality
An eclipse chaser aboard an expedition cruise ship in eastern Greenland witnessed a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, after positioning the vessel near the centerline of the path. The sky was clear, and the moon blocked the sun for 2 minutes and 16 seconds, just two seconds shy of the maximum possible duration. This was the observer's ninth totality, following a cloudy attempt in Texas in 2024.
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