Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. And we’ll have plenty of coverage for you throughout the day. Francis Monte reports.

france24.com ·2026-08-12

Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"

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