Watch: Total solar eclipse mesmerizes crowds throughout Europe
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse awed onlookers throughout Europe, including in Spain and the United Kingdom. Video Producer: Martina Di Licosa
A total solar eclipse occurred on August 12, crossing Iceland and Spain, while much of Europe witnessed a partial eclipse. The event marked the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999, according to The Indian Express.
In Spain, spectators watched in wonder as the eclipse swept across the north of the country, plunging it into darkness, with some areas experiencing totality. Viewers in Buitrago de Lozoya, a rural district north of Madrid, clapped and cheered as the sky dimmed, with Baily's beads visible on the horizon, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.
The eclipse was also visible in Iceland, although it was largely obscured by clouds, with a break in the clouds in the far west allowing some to glimpse the phenomenon. Millions across Britain and Europe turned their eyes to the skies for the spectacle, with the UK experiencing a partial eclipse, according to The Vibes.
Brief written by urgent.news from CNBC, Jerusalem Post, The Indian Express, The Vibes, CBS News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
