The 12th August Total Solar Eclipse was the greatest partial solar eclipse to be seen from the United Kingdom since 1999. Although a Total Solar Eclipse would not be visible from the UK, totality was witnessed from Greenland, Iceland and Mainland Spain. This eclipse for me would be a very special occasion. In the end, I decided to observe this total solar eclipse from the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. Primarily through family holidays there as a youngster. In what I believe to have been 2012, I had just read Fred Espenak's Eclipse Thousand Year Canon, containing details of the 12th August 2026 eclipse. I have fond memories overlooking a beautiful cove as the sun was beginning to set, and remember saying to myself, when that time comes - I want to observe this total solar eclipse here, from Menorca. Only then, I didn't realise a much greater story was about to emerge. Path of the Total Solar Eclipse on 30th August 1905 AD. Sourced: Xavier Jubier's Five Millennium Canon of Solar Eclipses Web Tool. It was largely reported that a total solar eclipse had not been seen from mainland Spain since 30th August 1905. Out of curiosity, I wondered if this circumstance would be the same for Menorca, and it was not (see above). A total solar eclipse was not observed, but a very deep partial at 98.92% coverage from Maó. After searching 2000 years of NASA eclipse records, I found the date I was looking for. Menorca last experienced a total solar eclipse 487 years ago, on 18th April 1539 AD. Coincidentally, the total solar eclipse before fell on the same calendar date; 12th August 609 AD; 1,423 years ago. Therefore, I knew attempting this eclipse from Menorca would certainly be pushing boundaries the most daring eclipse I have yet undertaken. It would certainly be a challenge with the totally eclipsed sun just 2° above the local horizon at sunset. Path of the Total Solar Eclipse on 18th April 1539 AD. Sourced: Xavier Jubier's Five Millennium Canon of Solar Eclipses Web Tool. Path of the Total Solar Eclipse on 12th August 603 AD. Sourced: Xavier Jubier's Five Millennium Canon of Solar Eclipses Web Tool. If the weather forecast was to hold and all elements were to fall in to place, this would be my rarest image of a Total Solar Eclipse. Astronomical record also shows a Total Solar Eclipse will not be seen again from the island of Menorca for a minimum of 2000 years. I really feel like I have been placed at an integral time in human existence to document the last of many rare, great eclipses! For this eclipse, there was only one feature of interest I wished to photograph the eclipse above, and that was the mighty Taulas of Menorca. Incredible T-shaped stone monuments built by the ancient Talaiotic culture between 1000-300BC; astronomically aligned to the winter solstice. I remember as a youngster visiting a few of them. Having researched multiple sites and baring in mind the elevation of the totally eclipsed sun, it was not easy to find a location where a monument and totality could be captured together. But, there was in fact one that would do it - the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Talatí de Dalt. Talatí de Dalt 24 hours before the Total Solar Eclipse. Image capturing the central Taula and Talaiot in the distance (far left). Talatí de Dalt is one of the largest and most important Talyiotic sites in Menorcan prehistory. As one of the largest settlements on the island, houses an impressive sanctuary, with enclosed Taula setting only 4km from Maó. However, the observant would note the only way to have seen an eclipse from this location would be from vantage point, and there was; a feature known as a (central) Talaiot. A large, cylindrical structure believed to contain an interior chamber attached to a number of additional constructions. What is certain, these structures were constructed as vantage points. With permission of the land owner, we were permitted to climb the Talaiot. This would allow us to gain enough elevation to capture both the Taula and Totality in shot. One of my earlier concerns as well is whether the site would be open for the solar eclipse, with standard opening hours closing at 8pm! Fortunately, extended access was permitted and the scene was now set to capture a landmark image, whilst enacting the history and story that is - Menorca. Early illustration and planning excerpt for the 12th August Total Solar Eclipse: Sunset predicted elevation for totality on 12th August 2026. With only 2 degrees above the horizon, there was little room for error. Arriving 24 hours before the eclipse, we scouted the location. Making acquaintances (and now friends) with the landowners, to understand the situation and context we were dealing with ahead of eclipse day; to run logistics and make sure all was in position ahead the eclipse. We had been warned of the risk of potential road closures across the island beginning at 2pm on the 12th August, especially main routes across the island to control the flow of traffic building up to and during the eclipse. This meant having to wait at location for 6 hours. Satellite view on 11th August 2026. If the total solar eclipse was to have occurred the day before, we would have missed totality with a cloud surge in the direction of L'Aldea. Waiting it out was a challenge. Possibly one of the bigger asks I have had to make for any solar eclipse photography. Exposed in 40° heat, we had to protect ourselves using parasols. Knowing the situation in nearby Madrid with difficulties of car hire, public transport and cancelled public services to observe the eclipse, I was not going to put anything to chance. With the risk of wildfires also, I wanted to be as best prepared for a potential influx of crowds whilst undertaking interviews and sending material back to the UK from site. Eclipse countdown; setup and on location for the Total Solar Eclipse: Weather model for 12th August 2026 released by Aemet.es: Surprisingly enough, we were greeted with zero tourists for the eclipse; we practically had the site to ourselves. What made the experience monumental was to share the experience with the family who have owned Talatí de Dalt for over 5 generations. In a small gathering, we waited in anticipation for the eclipse to take place. Looking at the weather forecast, we were in a good chance of seeing totality. This time, the weather models had been revised just hours before and the trend indicated only a slight chance of low cirrus cloud at sunset. However, I am delighted to reveal now that made no impact to our observation of the eclipse. At 19:37, the partial phases of the eclipse began. With telephoto and wide angle images set up and ready to go, we could now enjoy the eclipse as it took place. As with any major solar eclipse, I like to attempt a livestream of the eclipse to share the event with my supporters across the world. The reel also makes for a wonderful reminder to look back on the events as they took place. What I remember from memory is the pastel colours of the sky as we approached totality, and to see the moon's shadow racing across the earth was just fantastic. After the eclipse, I was interviewed by Sky News and will include the interview below: Sky News interview with Mark Austin | Total Solar Eclipse LIVE 12th August 2026: What was exciting to see was the predictions from ESA of the solar corona at the time of Totality. In my eyes, I saw this as a 'starfish' corona, and the prediction was very resolute. A very fitting structure for the Great Spanish Eclipse and especially so from the Balearics. Corona Prediction for The 12th August Total Solar Eclipse. Credit: ESA An incredible moment was to see the progression of Totality across the Earth in real time. With friends positioned in Greenland and mainland Spain (rain and clouds obscuring the majority in Iceland). Over a period of two hours, I could track the moon's shadow on live satellite data. To think the eclipse was progressing made the experience come more so alive. It only made me think, what would the ancient people of the Talyiotic culture have thought to see day turn to night for a matter of seconds? Live satellite data showing the approaching shadow of the moon, in this screenshot over the North Atlantic Ocean. Now, for the final output. Exactly how I had planned in my mind. Totality captured above Talatí de Dalt. As documented from the image, the beautiful 'starfish' corona was visible. Slight low cirrus cloud to the horizon obscured only a small portion of the corona but was not enough to obliterate the scene of a 487-year eclipse. This is now my rarest image of a Total Solar Eclipse and the power of astronomy was well and truly on my shoulders that day. After witnessing Totality from Menorca, to think over 2,000 years would pass by; there is no record of totality occurring in the future until the next round of eclipse data shows. The beautiful, delicate darkening of the moons shadow sweeps across the scene, revealing the beautiful golden corona sitting low to the horizon. Daylight can be seen either side and this period of Totality only lasted 70 seconds. The final output - Totality from Talatí de Dalt. 12th August 2026:

From left: Josh, with his friend and Mum in front of Ahi Renga. Reflecting back on the events of 2024, it certainly was the year of astronomy. Thinking back to the incredible meteor showers, aurora displays and the Lone Star Eclipse from Dallas, Texas. There was one particular event that stood out for me on the astronomical calendar and it was that of an event not to be see again for three-generations. An Annular Solar Eclipse from the island of Rapa Nui, more famously known, as Easter Island. During my photographic career, I have been lucky enough to have already visited Easter Island pre-pandemic in November 2019. The mystery of the Moai statues had always fascinated me since I was a youngster; from reading the works of Thor Heyerdalhl and the Kon Tiki expedition. I will never forget watching the eclipse coverage in 2010 of the Total Solar Eclipse; wishing that I could be there. I was too young at that age unfortunately to witness this particular event, but have fond memories of the photographs I saw from that eclipse. I remember creating a painting when I was 13-years old; thinking "Will I ever see a view like that one?". With the next Total Solar Eclipse due in the year 2324 and the next Annular in 2345, the weight and power of Astronomy was on my shoulders. This would be the last chance in my lifetime to witness a dramatic celestial event from the island. In my eyes, it was un-missable. Josh speaking in Spanish with Chilean tourists about the Annular Solar Eclipse. With a good duration of 6-minutes. An Annular Solar Eclipse occurred, also referred to as a 'Ring Of Fire'. This is when the moon in its relative orbit appears slightly smaller than the disc of the Sun. Quite an extraordinary, rare event that I aways wanted to tick off my bucket list. So on the 26th September, we set off for South America - 5-years later. Fortunately, the travel much better than what we had encountered 6-months earlier en route to Dallas! The experience was nothing short of emotional. To think we were back and set for the path of annularity ahead of 2nd October. What made the experience more emotional for me was to meet friends that I hadn't seen in five-years; teaming up again for the eclipse only to see a wave across the shores of Hanga Roa. Over the coming days, the intensity of the eclipse was building. Seeing groups from Sky and Telescope, Astronomy Magazine as well as ALMA homing in on Rapa Nui for the main event. As the day approached, I did my best to keep an eye on the weather and it really was looking hit or miss; nail biting. As of 1st October, projected for partly cloudy conditions. But would they strike at the crucial time 14:07; the peak of annularity? One of the first images from the GOES Satellite - capturing the darkening Umbral Shadow tracking across the Pacific and Rapa Nui. For this event, I witnessed the Ring Of Fire Solar Eclipse from the mystical Rano Raraku Quarry. As a UNESCO World Heritage Island and within the National Park, this is a highly restricted area of the island; where the majority of the Moai statues had been carved. There were a number of hoops to jump through, but it was an immense privilege to photograph this event from such a spectacular setting. I will never forget the moment of walking the path and setting up my equipment in the works of greatness; being surrounded by the elusive Moai; the ancestors of the land. Because of the extraordinary support I had from the islanders, I felt it inside of me to give something back to the people. The shock for me was to see how many people left the island on the day of the eclipse and after. So being able to exhange solar eclipse glasses and t-shirts from the UK, it was my way of giving back for such a privileged invitation. I felt great homage to celebrate this event with the islanders and share in awe and wonder of a culturally significant eclipse. Interacting with tourists from South America and passers by, it was so great to inform and educate others in native tongue on the importance of this event. There was one Moai that I had my eyes set on. However, I was not to understand the full story before I arrived. Our friend informed us this Moai statue had a name, called Ahi Renga. Translated into English as "Fire Flames". Was that a coincidence of what?! We were photographing a Ring Of Fire Solar Eclipse from a Moai statue named fire flames! On the neck of the Moai, the remains of paint and motif resembling flames can be seen. The cherry on the cake was a petroglyph on the Moai's left shoulder depicting the island's deity, Make-Make. It is now understood this decoration was to identify this Moai as a prototype; for the Rapa Nui Artists for the creation of future Moai. To add to the story, the path of annularity would sweep over multiple tectonic plates, including The Pacific Ring Of Fire. Just - wow. Then, the crucial time of 12:23 was upon us. The eclipse had began. I couldn't quite believe my eyes as clear skies were overhead. Sending material back to the UK, it was fascinating for Space.com to share my live coverage of the eclipse and to think, we were sharing the experience with the world. Nothing short of fascinating. Our team was taking centre-stage for this eclipse. Screenshot of the Space.com coverage. A concern I was aware of, there was a storm south-west of the island, which I was keeping track of and luckily, missed the island by a few miles or so. Otherwise, a few clouds passed by but not enough to miss the great event. These events are quite frankly - stunning. Nowhere near the same intensity as a Total Solar Eclipse, but the landscape does become somewhat mute and anonymous. A slight drop in temperature and light. Then, we heralded baileys beads; the final moments when the moon appeared to 'detach' from the sun. The annular solar eclipse was there; hanging in the sky, above Ahi Renga; Fire Flames. The 312-year eclipse. Composite photo documenting the moment of Annularity. For me, I kept replaying the facts over and over in my head. "321-years, 321-years". Those 6 minutes were so precious. Watching the celestial performance from a place which I have studied, researched and loved. One observation I have made in my career is to hold on to those memories. Before you know it - they are gone. You are writing about the event, like in this blog post as a piece of history. But for those few precious moments, it gives you time to register the memory; that which you will cherish for life. It was hard work, grit and determination but as I look back, I really felt that I had touched the holy grail. Travelling 13,472 miles for 6-minutes. Am I mad? Nothing short of - yes. It is also a reminder for how I see the practice of Astrophotography evolving. I see many Photographers who seek to chase every eclipse, or location with the milky way. But there is a distinguished attitude between one who embraces themselves with the cultural connection of Astronomy over commercialism. That is why I say from my experience, you make it your best efforts to see what you want to see. There is no pressure to chase each and every one. For me, Rapa Nui was my connection to place and to witness the event and one that I hold dear in my experiences as an Astrophotographer. I would encourage other photographers to look inside themselves and to follow the chase to experiences that are personal to them. My final image being a celebration of that event. A legacy for the islanders for many years to come. Another joy for me, being able to send prints to my friends and the community; displaying the image at their community hubs so they have memories of this incredible celestial event for eternity. Josh's photograph. El Cinturón De Fuego del Pacifico (The Pacific Ring Of Fire) taking place above Ahi Renga (Fire Flames) for one last time in three-centuries from Rapa Nui | Easter Island.

In the build-up to the now infamouns Friday 10th May, strange things were going on. Looking at the Sun through my eclipse glasses, I was awed to see one the biggest sunspot groups (known astronomically as AR3664). I couldn't believe my luck through the sheer scale of this group and being safely observed using appropriate solar filters; to the naked eye. I knew somethinfg big was going to happen after multiple reports of major M and X-Class Flares hurtling towards Earth. Eventually merging into one big Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) inbound for Earth. For this reason and for the rare prospects of high-pressure being in the right place at the right time, the goldilocks effect had been reached with much of the entirety of the UK under clear skies. Now was the time to act. It was therefore my decision to go somewhere close to my heart; to chase a dream I have always dreamt of seeing. The aurora from the Castle Ruins of Corfe Castle. Yes - many may say it is heavilly photographed, but each Photographer has their own story to tell. Arriving at the moment of twilight, the reports were coming in. They were getting stronger. The aurora oval models were increasing; to levels that I had never-before witnessed. Reports coming in from observers in Kent and Norwich where astornomical darkness would reach first. Signs of pink 'pillars' in the sky. On reaching my location (which just so happened to be a graveyard of all places!!) I waited for the moment of darkness and to see if my camera would pick up anything. And there it was. Red, diffuse aurora high up in the sky!! I couldn't beliueve the extreme scale of the aurora oval; it was overhead!!! As it gew evermore darker, the green bands of the aurora were visible at lower extremeties near to the castle. Only then, for one of the biggesrt light shows of my life was about to unfold... After recviewing the rushes in the build-up to this heck of a celestial light show, the green auroral arc was pushing further and further south; increasing in magnitude. Before long, the gravestones and the ground were illumiated green. Then, there she bows. The pillars started to dance, coloursa of pink and red were now becoming visible with some fo the biggest aurora pillars I had seen in my life jetting off in every direction. Quite frankly, I did not know what to do with myself. As with the recent Total Solar Eclipse, I was overcome with emotion. I was positively dismayed. I had never seen like this before; the power of mother nature. Before long, the depth and extremity of the storm would unfold. Growing in light and intensity as the inbound CME reached the Earh's magnetic field. It was awe-inspiring. Capturing my images from the castle ruins and the tomb stones, it was almost fanatical. I will not forget calling my nearest and dearest to let them know. To see Instagram being flooded with messages from enthusiasts and astrophotographers alike, we were all on standby to bare witness to a moment shared by all. I know in my heart now - what I observed was to be cherished. Unless I am wrong, I am positively certain this may be one of the only magnetic storms of this scale; with reports dating as far back as 2003 and then, 1935. I hope really that I am wrong, but to see the lights dancing for what seemed like hours, I knew I would have to do an all-nighter and it so turns out, many Astrophotographers did the same and ended up feeling 'aurora-hangover' from the night before and for many nights to come!!! I wanted to make the best of my night under the aurora so I pushed to go to as many locations as possibke; and in the smallest amount of time possible. This is when I headed out shortly after to Knowlton Henge. After meeting to many lovely Photographers in my travels, I soon learned from a passer-by doing a head-count, over 100-Photographers made their way to Knowlton Henge?!? I could not believe the scale of Photographers there hoping to catch their dibs of the great event?! This is what I loved at the same time. It was connecting a community more than ever. The public showing an interest, getting up to see it. We were all bound by the same thing; in telling our story of the great cosmic event. Shortly after, I was deciding to travel to Stonehenge, but I am glad I didn't with probably, more photographers lining the A303. It was then that I decided to head homebound when I stopped of at Cranbourne Chase before dawn. For once, I took my photos and then I just looked up and stared at it. As mentioned before, I knew this would be special and I took it all in; to grace the wonders of what were visible in the heavens. I just could not get over the scale of the aurora this night; being seen all the way across Europe, Slovenia, Northern Africa, The Southern States of Amercia and likewise for the Southern Hemisphere with the Aurora Australis. Imagine being able to see the aurora from The Atacama Desert in Chile?! This event was purely mind-baffling and an event the world shared in unity.

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