Millions of spectators worldwide witnessed a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, with prime locations including parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Spain, and Portugal. In regions outside the path of totality, observers experienced a partial eclipse. Here are some of the standout moments from Wednesday’s solar eclipse.
Individuals observed the eclipse from the sea port of Tarragona in Spain’s Catalonia region, capturing mesmerizing views. In Berlin, the moon commenced its journey to cover the sun during the solar eclipse, creating a breathtaking spectacle. A skywatcher in Herten, western Germany, gazed through eclipse glasses while enjoying the celestial event at Halde Hoheward park.
A large audience at the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, witnessed a video feed of the solar eclipse displayed on a stadium screen. At the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw, a woman used a welder’s mask to safely view the sun during the eclipse.
From A Coruña, Spain, onlookers marveled at the moon gradually covering the sun during the solar eclipse. At Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain, a beachgoer donned special eclipse glasses to witness the beginning phase of the solar eclipse. In Reykjavík, Iceland, people gathered under cloudy skies to observe the solar eclipse, creating an atmospheric setting.
An aircraft passed by during the solar eclipse in Bernex near Geneva, Switzerland, offering a unique perspective of the celestial alignment. The total solar eclipse was a sight to behold in Arija, Spain, as the moon completely obscured the sun. The Riet Vell Nature Reserve near Amposta, Spain, provided a picturesque backdrop for the total solar eclipse, showcasing a stunning blend of darkness and light.