The moment of the total solar eclipse in Spain

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Residents, visitors in northern New Hampshire enjoy view of partial solar eclipse

Millions of people crowded cities and towns in several European countries on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse.

See it again: Boston's view of partial solar eclipse

Boston got a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse Wednesday afternoon, when the moon covered about 16% of the sun.

The best pictures of this once-in-a-generation solar eclipse

The rare astronomical event gave way to some spectacular photos across the UK and Europe

Europe sees first total solar eclipse in 27 years | Special Report

Europe on Wednesday experienced its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' special coverage.

World witnesses one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse

Spectators and scientists gather to witness full or partial blocking of the Sun across the northern hemisphere

In pictures: Stargazers treated to solar eclipse

Thousands of people gathered across the country to witness a rare partial solar eclipse, which covered more than 90% of the Sun. Here are some of the best images of the day.

Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness

A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.

People Across Europe Watch Partial, Total Solar Eclipse

Millions in Spain, Iceland, and elsewhere were treated to a total or near-total solar eclipse.

Excitement sweeps Europe as millions view total solar eclipse

Eclipse passes through parts of Greenland and Iceland before moving toward Spain, which gets some of the best views of the phenomenon, before it fades over the Mediterranean

Spain darkens as solar eclipses races south from Arctic

The eclipse was visible across parts of Europe, with large crowds gathering in Spain, Iceland, France and the UK to watch the rare spectacle.

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Eclipse to be visible from about 6pm until 8pm, with Met Éireann forecasting the clearest skies in the east and southeast

PHOTOS: Millions gather to watch Europe's first total solar eclipse in decades

Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth will briefly...

A total solar eclipse sweeps across Spain

People gathered in Spain's Arija and Arcos de las Salinas to catch a glimpse of Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday (August 12).

Photos: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026

In western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.

In pictures - Crowds and joy at Calton Hill solar eclipse watch party

The solar eclipse was the only real show in town on Wednesday night in Edinburgh

Solar eclipse plunges Spain into darkness

After it first appeared in the remote Arctic region of northern Russia and made its way south to Rejkjavik, the eclipse – the first in mainland Europe since 2006 – drew huge crowds in Spain.

See the 2026 total solar eclipse from around the world

From a partial eclipse over Berlin to totality over Spain, see some of the incredible images of the August 12 total solar eclipse

Stunning moment solar eclipse peaks in UK as moon covers nearly all the sun leaving Brits in awe at cosmic show

THIS is the stunning moment the solar eclipse peaked in the UK with the moon covering nearly all of the sun. Millions of Brits across the country were left in awe as they caught a glimpse o...

A special high-altitude NASA plane will chase the solar eclipse at 50,000 feet. Take a look.

During Wednesday's total solar eclipse, NASA's WB-57 high-altitude aircraft will take high-resolution images for researchers to study.

Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

A total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers on Aug. 12, 2026 as it arced across Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Here are our favorite photos and videos from the event.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Millions in Europe crowd cities to see total solar eclipse

Millions witnessed a solar eclipse over Europe on Wednesday, but some experienced a partial solar eclipse in the United States.

Totality! See the first photos of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Spain

See the first images of totality over Spain from the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse. A bright-pink prominence makes a cameo appearance.

Stunning video and photos show total solar eclipse in Europe

Spaniards rushed to buy specialised glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse Wednesday, as authorities warned people flocking to rural areas to avoid anything that could spark new wildfir...

Crowds in London experience first total eclipse in 27 years

Crowds in London gathered to experience the first total solar eclipse in 27 years. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian spoke with Mike Meynell of the Volunteer Association of Astronomers about how...

Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

12 August solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria

The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town.