A rare solar eclipse crosses Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event. Totality is visible in parts of Iceland, Portugal and Spain, while viewers elsewhere see the moon cover much of the sun.
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Rare solar eclipse is a dramatic celestial spectacle for millions across Europe, in photos
A beachgoer wearing special eclipse glasses looks up during the beginning phase of a solar eclipse at Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
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