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APOD highlights a rare August 2026 eclipse pair: a total solar eclipse on August 12 observed in Spain and an almost total lunar eclipse on August 27/28 observed in France, both captured as HDR composites. The article notes the next eclipse pair in 2027 (annular solar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse) and mentions NASA’s APOD site moving to science.nasa.gov.
APOD explains that lunar eclipses are visible from the Earth-facing hemisphere during the event, can be seen with the naked eye, and are popular to photograph; the image featured was taken from Portugal, illustrating that such eclipses last for hours and don’t require special equipment to enjoy.
APOD's Aug 9, 2026 feature shows a Sun partially eclipsed by the Moon (with visible sunspots) captured in 2012 near Page, Arizona. It notes an upcoming solar eclipse sweeping northern North America, Europe, and northwestern Africa, with totality along a Greenland-to-Portugal path, and a chance for Perseid meteors during totality.
Scientists have found that older people produce higher levels of apolipoprotein D (ApoD), which impairs their immune response to influenza, leading to more severe disease; targeting ApoD could help reduce flu severity in the elderly.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) features stunning images of the cosmos, including rare phenomena like a rocket plume shadow pointing to the moon, the Helix Nebula in hydrogen and oxygen, the Milky Way over the Seven Strong Men rock formations, the Butterfly Nebula from Hubble, and the Horsehead Nebula in infrared. Other captivating images include the Lagoon Nebula, the Orion Nebula in visible and infrared light, the Veil Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy in ultraviolet, and the Sun's corona from the Solar Dynamics Observatory, showcasing the beauty and wonder of our universe.