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A look back at the 2026 total solar eclipse

Written by  Friday, 14 August 2026 09:00
Totality in León, 12 August 2026

On 12 August 2026, Europe witnessed the first total solar eclipse in over two decades. Millions of people were awed by the Moon completely covering the Sun's bright disc, briefly turning day into night and revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere. Totality could be seen from Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal, while most of the rest of Europe saw a partial eclipse.

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How to safely observe a solar eclipse

Look directly at the Sun only through certified solar filters, or use indirect methods.


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