Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:56:41 GMT

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared by millions across Europe: an eclipse that blocked out the sun, plunging parts of the continent into a daytime darkness in which temperatures dropped and birds suddenly went quiet.Wednesday’s eclipse began in Russia’s remote Arctic north, going on to trace an arc over much of western Europe. From the UK to northern Italy, tens of millions of people turned to the sky as the light of the setting sun was almost completely blocked out. Continue reading...

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