AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTotal Solar Eclipse Countdown (Aug. 12): NASA says the eclipse’s path of totality runs through Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small slice of Portugal, while much of the U.S. (including Chicago) will only see a partial show—so safe viewing matters. Phone & Eye Safety: Experts warn not to stare at the Sun or aim phone cameras at it; even partial coverage can overheat devices and damage eyes. Perseid Meteor Shower: The Perseids peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning under new-moon darkness, with rural skies potentially seeing dozens of meteors per hour. Iceland Travel Impact: Southwest Iceland is already fully booked for eclipse visitors, with hotels and rentals snapped up months in advance. Science Spotlight: ESA’s Solar Orbiter will feed new far-side solar data into eclipse predictions, aiming to improve what scientists can forecast about the Sun’s corona. Local Business: First Water names Einar Örn Ólafsson as new CEO, as the Þorlákshöfn salmon farm moves into its next growth phase.
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