2026 Solar Eclipse Captivates Europe and Africa, Lessons Learned

A total solar eclipse plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness, while a partial eclipse was observed across other European countries and parts of Africa, including Tunisia. The event drew large crowds and provided valuable lessons for preparing for future eclipses.

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Solar eclipse 2026: Africa witnesses partial eclipse

Part of the world turned its eyes to the skies this Wednesday. The eclipse was also visible across Africa. In Tabarka, where the phenomenon was most pronounced in Tunisia, 59.06% of the Sun was obscured. The partial eclipse was also visible from Dakar and several regions of Senegal, with a maximum of around 37% of the Sun's disk obscured towards the end of the day. And to make sure they didn't miss the celestial event, our correspondents in Tunisia and Senegal also put on their special ecl...

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