Europe Witnesses First Total Solar Eclipse in Decades

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse swept across Europe, the first to do so in nearly three decades. The path of totality crossed parts of Spain and Iceland, while the rest of the UK and Europe experienced a deep partial eclipse, with over 90% of the Sun covered in many areas. Millions gathered at viewing events, from hillsides in Letchworth to landmarks in Spain, to witness the rare celestial event, which was widely described as 'surreal' and 'once-in-a-generation.'