Photos: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026
In western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse captivated observers across the globe, offering a rare celestial spectacle. Spain was among the regions fortunate enough to witness the phenomenon.
In La Rioja, Spain, Ander Gillenea captured the sun's corona glowing as the moon blocked the sun completely. The same event was also witnessed off the coast of Greenland, where passengers on the Ambassador cruise ship Ambition marveled at the sight.
In Spain's La Zurriola beach area, Owen Humphreys documented the moon partially covering the sun during the early stages of the eclipse. Meanwhile, in Reykjavík, Iceland, under cloud cover, the total solar eclipse still managed to dim the city's lights.
Scientists and astronomy enthusiasts, including those from the Los Taraos amateur astrophotography group, eagerly anticipated the event. In Spain's Arcos de las Salinas, near the Javalambre Astrophysical Observatory, Bernat Armangue and Toby Shepheard documented the total eclipse moments before totality.
Across the United Kingdom, special protective glasses were worn to safely observe the partial solar eclipse. In Rickmansworth, England, people gathered atop St Mary’s Church bell tower to witness the celestial event. Meanwhile, in London, Parliament Hill became a gathering spot for those eager to catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse.
The eclipse's beauty extended to Berlin, Germany, where Brook Mitchell captured the moon partially covering the sun. In Birmingham, England, members of the public, including those attending the European Athletics Championships, gathered on Alexander Stadium grounds to view the eclipse.
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