The ISS photobombs the sun during the total solar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Aug. 14, 2026

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse occurred across Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and parts of Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in the U.S. Notable events included a composite image showing the progression over San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, in a sunflower field. Additionally, the ISS was captured transiting across the sun's face, photobombing the event in a striking silhouette during the total solar eclipse.