Europe will witness a rare astronomical event on August 12, when a total solar eclipse crosses parts of the continent, briefly turning day into darkness along its path. The eclipse occurs as the Earth, Moon and Sun align, allowing the Moon to cast its darkest shadow across the Earth's surface.

Skywatchers in Europe and North America anticipate a total solar eclipse on August 12. A narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Partial eclipse views…

Spain, Iceland and Greenland will see totality as the sun, moon and Earth align near sunset; an even longer eclipse in 2027 will also be visible from Israel