2026 Solar Eclipse Wows Europe

A rare total solar eclipse crossed Europe as crowds watched amid heat and wildfire concerns.

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Millions in Spain gathered Wednesday for the country’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century, with the path of totality crossing northern Spain near sunset. The Moon’s shadow also crossed parts of Greenland, Iceland and Portugal, while much of Europe, including the U.K. and France, saw a partial eclipse. Spanish authorities warned rural eclipse crowds to avoid fire risks as extreme heat and wildfires affected parts of the country. Another total solar eclipse is set for Aug. 2, 2027, with totality up to six minutes and 23 seconds.

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