iss072e695073 (March 2, 2025) --- City lights dot the Asian continent with an atmospheric glow blanketing Earth's horizon underneath a starry sky in this long-duration photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 265 miles above.
City lights dot the Asian continent
iss073e0285020 (July 14, 2025) --- Perth, Australia, with a population of about 2.3 million on the island continent's Indian Ocean coast, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above. Credit: Roscosmos
Perth, Australia, on the island continent's Indian Ocean coast
iss058e013234 (Feb. 13, 2019) --- The International Space Station was flying 256 miles above Canada when an Expedition 58 crew member, looking north to south, photographed Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.
Lake Superior and Lake Michigan surrounded by the cloudy and frozen terrain of the North American continent.
The Sinai Peninsula, located between Africa and Asia, is a result of those two continents pulling apart from each other.
Sinai Peninsula, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
This infrared image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope shows a swirling landscape of stars known as the North America nebula. Clusters of young stars about one million years old can be found throughout the image.
The Case of the Disappearing Continent
Australia is the world smallest, flattest, and after Antarctica driest continent, but at 7.7 million square kilometers 3.0 million square miles it is also the sixth largest country.
Australia, Shaded Relief and Colored Height
In a global experiment in exoplanet observation, the K2 mission and Earth-based observatories on six continents will survey millions of stars toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Map of Exoplanet Search Areas
Global images of Earth from NASA Galileo orbiter on December 11, 1999. In each frame, the continent of Antarctica is visible at the bottom of the globe.
Global Images of Earth
This MOC image shows an impact crater on the martian northern plains. This crater is roughly the size of the famous Meteor Crater in Arizona on the North American continent
Slam!
This image of Titan was acquired on April 30, 2006, by Cassini radar  instrument in synthetic-aperture mode over the continent-sized region  called Xanadu
Titan T13 Viewed by Cassini Radar - April 30, 2006
Under mostly overcast skies, the Moon passes in front of the Sun as a partial solar eclipse approaches 85% in New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse tracked along a narrow strip of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent as well as parts of Europe and Central America.  Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
Under mostly overcast skies, the Moon passes in front of the Sun as a partial solar eclipse approaches 85% in New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse tracked along a narrow strip of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent as well as parts of Europe and Central America.  Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
iss058e012965 (Feb. 12, 2019) --- The frozen terrain of Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the coastal areas of Quebec in Canada are pictured as the International Space Station orbited 255 miles above the North American continent.
The frozen terrain of Anticosti Island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
This highly oblique image shot over northwestern part of the African continent captures the curvature of the Earth and shows its atmosphere as seen by NASA EarthKAM. You can see clouds and even the occasional thunderhead.
Oblique Shot of Earth
iss069e005471 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological dome in the nation of Mauritania, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the African continent.
The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
Australia is the only continent without any current volcanic activity, but it hosts one of the world largest extinct volcanoes, the Tweed Volcano. Rock dating methods indicate that eruptions here lasted about three million years.
Tweed Extinct Volcano, Australia, Stereo Pair of SRTM Shaded Relief and Colored Height
NASA Hubble Space Telescope shows detailed analysis of two continent-sized storms that erupted in Jupiter atmosphere in March 2007 shows that Jupiter internal heat plays a significant role in generating atmospheric disturbances.
Jupiter Eruptions Captured in Infrared
NASA Hubble Space Telescope shows detailed analysis of two continent-sized storms that erupted in Jupiter atmosphere in March 2007 shows that Jupiter internal heat plays a significant role in generating atmospheric disturbances .
Jupiter Eruptions
A network of river channels is located atop Xanadu, the continent-sized  region on Saturn moon Titan. This radar image was captured by the  Cassini Radar Mapper on April 30, 2006
Xanadu Meandering Rivers
iss069e005526 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological dome in the nation of Mauritania, is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the African continent.
The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
This color picture of Antarctica is one part of a mosaic of pictures covering the entire Antarctic continent taken during the hours following NASA's Galileo historic first encounter with its home planet.  http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00117
Earth - Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Gabrielle Griffith, Ronald Ecklund, and Alongkorn Lafargue of the Alvin Callander Composite Squadron record weather data and track the impact of Solar Eclipses on VHF Radio Operations as they participate in the CAP Solar Eclipse Mission, a continent-wide project collecting solar eclipse data in partnership with NASA. The cadets spent over six hours taking measurements at their base of operations at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans on Monday, April 8, 2024. New Orleans is home to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. A total solar eclipse tracked along a narrow strip of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent as well as parts of Europe and Central America. Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Benjamin Errington, Caden Thomas, and Isabelle Cooper of the Alvin Callander Composite Squadron record weather data and track the impact of Solar Eclipses on VHF Radio Operations as they participate in the CAP Solar Eclipse Mission, a continent-wide project collecting solar eclipse data in partnership with NASA. The cadets spent over six hours taking measurements at their base of operations at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans on Monday, April 8, 2024. New Orleans is home to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. A total solar eclipse tracked along a narrow strip of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent as well as parts of Europe and Central America. Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
Civil Air Patrol cadets (L to R) Benjamin Errington, Caden Thomas, and Isabelle Cooper of the Alvin Callander Composite Squadron record weather data and track the impact of Solar Eclipses on VHF Radio Operations as they participate in the CAP Solar Eclipse Mission, a continent-wide project collecting solar eclipse data in partnership with NASA. The cadets spent over six hours taking measurements at their base of operations at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans on Monday, April 8, 2024. New Orleans is home to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. A total solar eclipse tracked along a narrow strip of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent as well as parts of Europe and Central America. Image credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
Partial Solar Eclipse in New Orleans
iss062e005579 (Feb. 11, 2020) --- The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain on the European continent from Morocco on the African continent. The International Space Station was orbiting 265 miles above the Atlantic off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal, when this photograph was taken.
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A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.
Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests decorate their protective glasses at the Dallas Arboretum prior to the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests learn about the total solar eclipse from NASA staff at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests pose for a photo at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Bailey's Beads and solar prominences are seen just after totality in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber) in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
iss063e093344 (Sept. 22, 2020) --- A wildfire is pictured in northern Argentina as the International Space Station was orbiting across the South American continent.
Earth Observations
iss062e105922 (March 24, 2020) --- Lake Rukwa in Tanzania is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited above the Africa continent.
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iss058e002241 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space Station's Harmony module as the orbital complex orbited 261 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of the continent of Africa. The Canadarm2 robotic arm vertically splits the frame prior to grappling the spacecraft ahead of planned departure activities.
The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean
iss058e006004 (Jan. 26, 2019) --- This photograph of South America from bottom to top looks from the northeast coast of Argentina to southwest across Chile, the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above the Atlantic coast of the South American continent.
Argentina, Chile and the Andes mountains
Elevation data at the highest possible resolution from NASA SRTM mission in February 2000 are being released for the first time for most of the African continent. This color shaded relief image shows the extent of SRTM digital elevation data for Africa.
SRTM Data Release for Africa, Colored Height
iss055e007630 (March 31, 2018) --- This view from the International Space Station looks over a portion of the African continent including the nations of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Earth observation taken by the Expedition 55 crew
iss062e103145 (March 20, 2020) --- The Orange River in South Africa is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 264 miles above the African continent.
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iss069e086612 (Sept. 11, 2023) --- The Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast of Namibia on the African continent is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above.
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iss062e103426 (March 20, 2020) --- The Shebelle River in Ethiopia us pictured as the International Space Station orbited 258 miles above the African continent.
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iss057e111398 (Dec. 4, 2018) --- An Expedition 57 crew member photographed the desert coast of Mauritania on the Atlantic Ocean near the border with Western Sahara on the African continent.
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iss062e103508 (March 20, 2020) --- The coast of Somalia on the Gulf of Aden is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 258 miles above the African continent.
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iss069e014332 (May 23, 2023) --- The Okavango Delta in the nation of Botswana is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 260 miles above the African continent.
Earth Observations taken during Expedition 69
iss066e091822 (Dec. 17, 2021) --- An orbital sunrise is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above Bolivia on the South American continent.
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iss056e151044 (Aug. 22, 2018) --- Glaciers are pictured in the Qilian Mountain range of central China as the International Space Station orbited 252 miles above the Asian continent.
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iss064e010989 (Dec. 8, 2020) --- This photograph from the International Space Station looks over the Andes Mountains in Chile and across to Bolivia and Paraguay on the South American continent.
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iss057e106506 (Nov. 30, 2018) --- The Indian Ocean coastline of Kenya and Somalia is pictured as the International Space Station orbited 253 miles above the African continent.
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iss069e030598 (July 9, 2023) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset dim in the Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station orbited above Niger on the African continent.
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Visitors to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse from NASA staff, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
NASA at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Maurice Henderson speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
People gather on the roof of NASA Headquarters in Washington to watch a partial solar eclipse through protective glasses in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Connie Moore)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Jane Rigby, senior project scientist for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, speaks to visitors at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
NASA at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Astronaut Reid Wiseman poses for a photo with guests at the total solar eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
The statue on top of the Borg-Warner trophy is seen wearing solar glasses at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA Broadcast Host Tahira Allen, Space Physicist Gina DiBraccio, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman are seen during the broadcast of the total solar eclipse in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Patricia Jones (front) and Renee Chapman view a partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC, Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Denny Henry)
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Peg Luce, deputy director of the Heliophysics Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, is introduced during opening ceremonies at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Guests work on art projects during the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
The Moon, top, is seen passing in front of the Sun, with the top of the Washington Monument in silhouette, during a partial solar eclipse in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
People gather on the roof of NASA Headquarters in Washington to watch a partial solar eclipse through protective glasses in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Connie Moore)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
This composite image of multiple exposures shows the progression of a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
This composite image of multiple exposures shows the progression of a total solar eclipse as seen from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is seen from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Patricia Jones (left) and Renee Chapman (right) view a partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC, Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Denny Henry)
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Guests work on art projects during the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Bradley Williams, program executive in the Heliophysics Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks to visitors at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
NASA at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is seen in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Astronaut Reid Wiseman reacts to a guest dressed as an astronaut at the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Attendees at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway walk past an inflatable version of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket ahead of the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
People gather on the roof of NASA Headquarters in Washington to watch a partial solar eclipse through protective glasses in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Connie Moore)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
An NTT INDY car is seen as it is driven by Ed Carpenter, around the track following opening ceremonies at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A woman watches a partial solar eclipse through protective glasses in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Miranda (9) and Cameron Dyal view a partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC, Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Denny Henry)
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The Moon is seen passing in front of the Sun just before totality during a solar eclipse in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
People gather on the roof of NASA Headquarters in Washington to watch a partial solar eclipse through protective glasses in Washington, on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Connie Moore)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb are seen at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of a total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. A total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada on April 8, 2024. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
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People are seen as they watch a total solar eclipse through protective glasses in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. A total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada on April 8, 2024. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing
The Cleveland Guardians mascot, Slider and Astronaut Stephen Bowen and Snoopy participate in meet and greets with the public at the Great Lakes Science Center.  A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.
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People are seen posing for photos behind a spacesuit as they prepare to watch a total solar eclipse in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Astronaut Reid Wiseman speaks on the main stage at the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
The Cleveland Guardians mascot, Slider poses with solar eclipse glasses at the Total Solar Eclipse Fest at the Great Lakes Science Center April 6, 2024. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe.
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NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is seen before the start of a basketball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
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A solar eclipse glasses crafting station is seen at the Dallas Arboretum, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of Central America and Europe. Photo Credit: (NASA/Keegan Barber)
NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum