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Hundreds Gather in Phoenix Park Ahead of Eclipse
NASA says totality will last about a minute in mainland Spain, while only northern and northeastern U.S. states will see a partial eclipse.
Yesterday, August 12, a total solar eclipse crossed the Northern Hemisphere, with the path of totality stretching from Siberia through Greenland and Iceland to Northern Spain.
While total darkness occurred abroad, the northern United States experienced a partial eclipse, with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration describing the moon taking "a small bite" out of the sun.
Coverage varied across the country, reaching about 37% in Alaska and 24% in Bangor, Maine, though astronomer Catherine Pilachowski warned that observers must always use protective eyewear to prevent permanent vision damage.
Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams noted that "there's nothing like a total eclipse," though visibility in Europe faced potential challenges from wildfire smoke, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alan Reppert.
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse since 1905, marking a rare celestial event, while the next total solar eclipse is scheduled for August 2, 2027, crossing Africa and the Middle East.