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Millions of people across the United Kingdom and Europe observed a solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, according to the BBC. During the event, the Moon covered more than 90% of the Sun. The BBC described the eclipse as the most significant seen in the United Kingdom since 1999 and as a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.
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Reykjavik, Iceland, was plunged into complete darkness on 12 August 2026 as the total solar eclipse reached totality over the capital, according to footage published by The Guardian.
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A total solar eclipse crosses Spain on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, within a band stretching from A Coruña to Palma. It is the first such event in the country in more than 100 years. The eclipse runs from 7:30 p.m. until shortly before 9:30 p.m., with totality lasting under two minutes. Spain’s traffic authority expects up to 1.5 million additional journeys and prohibits stopping on roads or shoulders. Seven eclipse-glasses models have been recalled over possible eye injuries, while nearly 500 official viewing points are available nationwide.
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The Moon is expected to cover almost all of the Sun over Germany on Wednesday evening, although the eclipse will remain partial, Die Zeit reports. The event recalls the total solar eclipse seen in parts of Germany at midday on August 11, 1999, commonly nicknamed “SoFi.” More than 200 Die Zeit readers shared memories of the sudden cold, silent birds, pale light and striking quiet they experienced that day. Anyone watching Wednesday’s eclipse should use certified glasses bearing the CE mark. Improvised filters, including soot-blackened glass and X-ray film, are dangerous.
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Spain is preparing for a heightened wildfire risk on Wednesday as hundreds of thousands of people head to hills and beaches to watch the total solar eclipse. Police expect about 1.5 million additional car journeys, while 460,000 foreign visitors are forecast to travel specifically for the event. Vegetation is extremely dry after persistent heat and low rainfall. Parking near dry vegetation, barbecues and fireworks are banned, and Valencia has closed its natural parks. Hospitals are also on alert for eye injuries caused by viewing the Sun without suitable protective glasses.