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Stunning videos capture total solar eclipse from Spain, Iceland
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks its light.
A total solar eclipse is a special kind where the Moon completely covers the Sun for a little while.
Recently, people in Spain, Greenland and Iceland saw a total solar eclipse.
People took videos and photos of it and shared them on social media so everyone could see.
In the United Kingdom, the eclipse was not total, but the Moon covered a lot of the Sun.
People in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cornwall saw the most coverage.
In parts of Devon, Cornwall and Wales, up to 96 per cent of the Sun was covered.
During the eclipse, it got dark, and even the planet Jupiter could be seen in the sky.
This was the first total solar eclipse seen in the UK since 1999.
The next one will not happen until 2090, so it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Stunning videos of the total solar eclipse were shared on social media, with totality witnessed in Spain, Greenland and Iceland.
It was the United Kingdom's first total solar eclipse since 1999.
Maximum coverage in the UK occurred in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cornwall.
Devon, Cornwall and westernmost Pembrokeshire in Wales saw 94 to 96 per cent coverage.
Skywatchers also spotted Jupiter as six planets were visible at once, and the next UK total solar eclipse is expected in 2090.
- Who
- Members of the public in Spain, Iceland, Greenland and the United Kingdom who witnessed and filmed the eclipse.
- What
- A total solar eclipse, in which the Moon covered the Sun, was witnessed and shared on social media.
- Where
- Spain, Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, with maximum UK coverage in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cornwall.
- When
- The articles do not specify the exact date; it was described as the UK's first total solar eclipse since 1999 and a once-in-a-lifetime event.
- Why
- The Moon passed in front of the Sun, creating the eclipse, which was a rare and once-in-a-lifetime sight for many observers.
Key facts
- Event
- Total solar eclipse
- Totality locations
- Spain, Greenland, Iceland
- UK's first total solar eclipse since
- 1999
- UK maximum coverage locations
- Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cornwall
- Highest UK coverage
- 94-96% in Devon, Cornwall and westernmost Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Next UK total solar eclipse
- 2090
- Co-occurring sky events
- Six planets visible at once; Jupiter spotted during the eclipse
Quotes
User
A social media user sharing the video
“Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing this.”
wionews.com
“Absolutely insane solar eclipse”
wionews.com
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