Total solar eclipse to sweep from the Arctic to Europe on Wednesday
A total solar eclipse will cross from the Arctic to Europe on Wednesday, offering up to two minutes of totality to viewers along its path. Millions are expected to witness the sun briefly disappear.
On Wednesday, the sky over the Arctic and parts of Europe will darken as a total solar eclipse passes overhead, temporarily blocking the sun from view.
Path and duration
The eclipse's shadow will travel from the Arctic region toward Europe. In locations directly in its path, the period of totality — when the sun is completely obscured by the moon — will last for close to two minutes.
Who will see it
Millions of people living along or near the eclipse's path are expected to witness the event, with a partial eclipse visible to an even wider audience beyond the zone of totality.
Total solar eclipses are relatively rare for any single location, which typically makes them a major draw for skywatchers and casual observers alike.
