Observational astrophysicist studying black holes and gamma-ray bursts; since 2023, Director of Science at the European Space Agency.
A significant solar eclipse will darken the Iberian Peninsula on August 12, with totality lasting up to two minutes and 18 seconds. The event will also feature a Perseid meteor shower, and observers nearby will witness a display of planets forming an arc in the pre-dawn sky. International space agencies will provide live coverage as scientists and enthusiasts prepare watch parties across Europe and North America.