Europe sees first total solar eclipse since 1999
The first complete solar eclipse of the 21st century. In the evening of August 12, a total solar eclipse was visible in the northern hemisphere of Earth.
Consensus
- A total solar eclipse occurred on the evening of August 12.
- The event was visible in northern Europe.
- It was the first total solar eclipse in the 21st century for continental Europe.
- The last such eclipse in continental Europe was in 1999.
- The eclipse was visible in full phase in Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.
- In major Western European cities, the Sun was partially obscured by the Moon, with up to 85–95% coverage.
- The public showed significant interest, with special eclipse glasses and binoculars sold out in advance.
- The next solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, visible in southern Spain and parts of North Africa.
Points of divergence
- The total solar eclipse was the first in the 21st century. — tg_theinsider
- The eclipse was the first total solar eclipse in continental Europe in the 21st century. — meduza
Coverage (5 sources)
- First complete solar eclipse in the 21st century — The Insider
- In Europe, a total solar eclipse occurred for the first time since 1999 — striking footage filled social networks — Холод
- In the evening of August 12, residents of Europe observed a solar eclipse. The full phase was visible in Greenland, Iceland, Portugal... — DW Главное
- In Europe, a total solar eclipse occurred for the first time in the 21st century. Photos — Meduza
- Europe awaits the largest solar eclipse in 25 years. Where to watch it in Germany and Russia? — DW Главное