Millions of onlookers observed a total solar eclipse on Wednesday in various locations including the Arctic, Greenland, Spain, and Portugal. While some regions experienced a partial eclipse, others were treated to the complete blocking of the sun’s light by the moon. Here are the highlights from Wednesday’s solar eclipse.
In Spain’s Catalonia region, individuals watched the eclipse from the sea port of Tarragona. In Berlin, the moon started to obscure the sun during the solar event.
A skywatcher in western Germany gazed through eclipse glasses at the Halde Hoheward park in Herten. At the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, a video feed of the solar eclipse was displayed on a stadium screen.
In Warsaw, a woman used a welder’s mask to view the solar eclipse at the Copernicus Science Centre. In A Coruña, Spain, the moon was captured covering the sun during the eclipse.
At Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain, a beachgoer wore specialized eclipse glasses during the initial phase of the solar eclipse. In Reykjavík, Iceland, people gathered under cloudy skies to witness the eclipse.
An aircraft flew past during the solar eclipse in Bernex near Geneva, Switzerland. The total solar eclipse was observed from Arija, Spain, and at the Riet Vell Nature Reserve near Amposta, Spain.
These stunning moments captured during the total solar eclipse showcase the rare celestial event that enthralled spectators across the globe.