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Rare solar eclipse darkens parts of Europe
A total solar eclipse brought brief darkness to parts of Europe, with Spain witnessing its first such event in over a century. The eclipse drew crowds outdoors, but was short-lived, lasting under 2 minutes in Spain. The partial eclipse process, however, lasted over an hour.
At a glance
- A total solar eclipse occurred in parts of Europe, including Spain, Russia, and Greenland.
- The eclipse brought brief darkness to affected areas, with Spain witnessing its first total solar eclipse in over a century.
- The partial eclipse process lasted over an hour, while the total eclipse lasted under 2 minutes in Spain.
- Specialist eclipse glasses sold out, and many people traveled to witness the rare event.