Looking Back on an Eclipsed Earth . ... Credit Copyright: CNES Explanation: Here is what the Earth looks like during a solar eclipse. The shadow of the Moon can be seen darkening part of Earth. ... This spectacular picture of the 1999 August 11 solar eclipse was one of the last ever taken from the Mir space station , as Mir is being decommissioned after more than ten years of productive use. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...