Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century

As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.

12 Aug, 22:45 — 13 Aug, 06:04

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Why this matters

Total solar eclipses are rare celestial events, especially in specific geographic locations, making this a significant cultural and scientific moment for those who witnessed it. The widespread public engagement underscores the human fascination with astronomical phenomena.

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A total solar eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.
It was Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century.
Large crowds gathered to observe the eclipse.

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The total solar eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

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It was Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.

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More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK.

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The eclipse began in Austria at 19:22.

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The specific time the eclipse began in Austria

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The percentage of the sun covered in the UK

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BBCHigh2d ago

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NPRHigh2d ago