In western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.

On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be visible from Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while Europe will witness a striking partial eclipse.