Solar eclipse sweeps across much of Europe on August 12
A solar eclipse crossed Europe on August 12, appearing as a total eclipse in parts of Spain and a partial eclipse elsewhere on the continent, drawing crowds and photographers.
On August 12, a solar eclipse was visible across large parts of Europe, ranging from partial to total depending on location. In Spain, the Moon fully covered the Sun as seen from the Javalambre Astronomical Observatory near Teruel and from the town of Arija, producing a total eclipse.
Elsewhere on the continent, the eclipse appeared only partial. In St. Petersburg, Russia, photographers captured the darkened sky behind a flying bird and the silhouette of a thermal power plant during the event. In Munich, Germany, residents gathered at Olympic Park to watch the phenomenon unfold.
In the United Kingdom, the partial eclipse was observed both in London, at Northala Fields, and in Birmingham, where it coincided with the European Athletics Championships, becoming visible even from the stands of Alexander Stadium. In Italy, near Rome, beachgoers along the Fregene coast watched as the Moon partly obscured the Sun, briefly dimming the afternoon light.
The event drew significant public and media attention across several European countries, generating a wide collection of striking images from different vantage points.
