... Credit Copyright: J. Vilinga (Angola, IAP ), LASCO , NRL , SOHO , ESA , NASA ; . Processing: R. Wittich ; Composition Copyright: S. Koutchmy ( IAP , CNRS ) Explanation: Sometimes, a total eclipse is a good time to eye the Sun. Taking advantage of an unusual juxtaposition of Earth, Moon and Sun , the featured image depicts the total solar eclipse that occurred last month as it appeared -- nearly simultaneously -- from both Earth and space. ... Earth During a Total Eclipse of the Sun . ...