Total solar eclipse sweeps across parts of Europe
A total solar eclipse passed over parts of Europe, bringing total darkness to regions including Spain and Iceland. Spectators gathered to observe the rare celestial alignment, which was the first total eclipse visible in parts of the continent in decades.
Where the coverage agrees
A total solar eclipse occurred, visible in parts of Europe.
Spain experienced total darkness during the eclipse.
Crowds of spectators watched the celestial event.
The coverage
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 Live: Sun to hide behind the Moon in under an hour ↗
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Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain ↗
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On video
Video coverage is listed for completeness; it is not compass-scored in this phase.
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