03 Aug 2026, 12:44
NASA to broadcast 12 hours of live coverage of the “Son of the Sun”
- NASA is broadcasting a live stream of the 12-hour “Son of the Sun” event, starting at 1:15 p.m. EDT and continuing through the end of the broadcast.
- ESA is also planning to broadcast its own 12-hour coverage of the event from Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain.
- In the UK, the event is expected to be watched in real time; for this, special software or a “pinhole viewer” may be used.
NASA will broadcast the 12-hour “Son of the Sun” event live. According to the material, the reason why it is possible to see the “Son of the Sun” from Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean is that the phenomenon is expected to be visible from Earth’s surface, with a maximum duration of no more than 2 hours 18 seconds.
Forbes reports that the reason this “Son of the Sun” phenomenon is being watched is that it may be observed from different regions of the world. In particular, it is expected that the event will be visible in the UK, as well as in Canada, with a maximum duration of 2 hours 18 seconds. The publication also notes that it will be possible to observe the “Son of the Sun” from Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.
NASA says the broadcast will begin at 1:15 p.m. EDT on September 12. According to the schedule, the phenomenon is expected to begin at 1:45 p.m. EDT, and the broadcast will continue until 2:28 p.m. EDT. The broadcast, which will be available in real time, will also include NASA’s scientific comments and explanations.
The material also notes that the European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast the event from its ground station. According to Forbes, ESA will broadcast the event from Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain, while astronomers and specialists will provide comments on the scientific aspects of the phenomenon. The “Son of the Sun” event will be observed until investigators in the UK and on Earth.
Independent also states that the UK will be able to see the phenomenon in real time, because between their countries there is a delay of 96%. The publication also notes that the best time to observe the phenomenon for people in the UK will be from 1999, when the phenomenon was first recorded in the UK.
Independent also reports that the exact time of the “first contact” will be 6.17pm, while the maximum phase is 7.12pm. The material adds that this may vary depending on the location of the viewer.
The material also emphasizes that it is necessary to ensure that the viewing is safe. Independent notes that the phenomenon may be dangerous for eyes if proper protection is not used, and for this reason it is recommended to use special equipment. The publication also says that the phenomenon will be observed through a “pinhole viewer” and not directly with the naked eye.
Tags: Europe/Space/Weather