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"The eclipse is an experience to live with all the senses."

In the words of astrophysicist and "eclipse hunter" Ana Ursua, the entire solar eclipse is "nature's most wonderful spectacle," a unique scientific and emotional phenomenon.

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Foto de Isidro Villó de un eclipse solar en Siberia en 2008



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10/8/2026
Solar eclipse in Siberia. Photo: Isidro Villo/Europa Press

The vision of a total solar eclipse remains a "magical" experience, even for those who have seen it. Riojana astrophysicist and eclipse hunter Ana Ursua has shared the scientific impact and emotional burden of this unique spectacle, in an interview withthe "Boulevard" programmeof Radio Euskadi .

What do you expect from today's eclipse?

For Ursu, the eclipse will have many details to pay attention to, including "the visibility of the solar crown. "However, living a complete solar eclipse" is more than just seeing, an experience to live with all the senses. "" It's something you can't explain. You can see a lot of photos, a lot of videos, but it all falls short, "he says, excited.

In an interview with the mics of Radio Euskadi, he acknowledged that, in the face of his first complete eclipse of the sun, "my brain disconnected because it was unwillingtosee such a wonderful thing. "That first moment, above all," was more than just feeling than seeing. "In the end, the eclipse" is the most wonderful, magical spectacle that nature offers you, "astrophysics says.

Science lab and years of training.

Along with the sensory experience provided by the eclipse, this phenomenon is also an opportunity for science. "Scientists from all over the world are coming because the solar crown is the only time you can see it at a natural level," Ursua said. "Every eclipse is unique, "he concluded.

Ursua has experienced three total solar eclipses so far: in Australia in 2012 (although it was clouded), in the United States in 2017, and in Chile in 2019. Asked about the preparation to attend these events, "you always have to prepare a couple of years in advance, you have to make reservations..." "When you travel abroad, youalways have to prepare logistics for a long time, "he said.

In conclusion, Ursua encourages those who do not need to go outside to see her to enjoy the eclipse. "We are very lucky, no one should miss the opportunity, because this will not be repeated, at least here in ours, "he concluded.

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