NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), in geosynchronous orbit, has captured a lunar eclipse from its unique vantage point in space, providing continuous observation of the sun. On April 27, the moon blocked 23 percent of the sun in a partial eclipse, which was not visible from Earth.
Images from the satellite show the moon passing in front of the sun, obscuring almost a quarter of its surface. According to spaceweather.com, the SDO observes multiple lunar transits annually, many of which are not visible from Earth.
Upcoming Eclipses
An upcoming eclipse visible from space is due on May 25, but will cover only four percent of the sun. Another, due on July 25th, is expected to be far deeper—with more than two-thirds of the sun eclipsed by the moon at 62 percent.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Earth on September 21, over Australia, Antarctica, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible from Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and Portugal. A partial eclipse will also be visible across North America, Europe, and Africa.