Two satellites have delicately pulled off an artificial solar eclipse, giving scientists a new look at the Sun's outer atmosphere.

FLORIDA — On Monday, April 8, skywatchers got to witness a rare celestial delight and something that will not be seen again over North American skies for more than 20 years: A total solar eclipse.

A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipse by flying in precise formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has achieved a rather unusual feat, successfully creating and maintaining artificial solar eclipses in space with its Proba-3 mission.

A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses through precise and fancy formation flying ...

A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses through precise and fancy formation flying ...

A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses through precise and fancy formation flying ...