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España está a punto de vivir un fenómeno astronómico extraordinario y sin precedentes en décadas: dos eclipses totales de Sol, en 2026 y 2027, y uno anular, en 2028, que serán visibles desde nuestro territorio. Con el objetivo de que tanto el profesorado como la ciudadanía en general puedan aprovechar al máximo la oportunidad educativa única que suponen estos eventos y hacer un seguimiento seguro de los mismos, se pone en marcha la formación abierta y gratuita "El Sol y el trío de eclipses 2026-2027-2028", que se desarrollará del 5 mayo al 12 junio de 2026. La inscripción permanecerá abiertaAdvertised on -
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