A Solar Eclipse Viewed from Space

This image is an extremely unique solar eclipse, taken from space and revealing the Moon's shadow on the Earth's surface.

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October 2, 2013

This image is an extremely unique solar eclipse, taken from space and revealing the Moon’s shadow on the Earth’s surface.

Photo Credit: NASA

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A Solar Eclipse Viewed from Space

This image is an extremely unique solar eclipse, taken from space and revealing the Moon's shadow on the Earth's surface.

Leadership masterclass: Nike, Jordan, and James Baldwin