A total solar eclipse occurred on 12 August, with the path of totality passing over regions including Siberia, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.

On 12 August, a total solar eclipse occurred as the moon aligned with Earth and the sun. The shadow cast by the event passed over Siberia, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. This event marked the first total solar eclipse visible from Earth since early 2024.

Visibility and observations in Spain

Spain was the most populous region to experience the total eclipse, which moved diagonally across the country from the northern Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean Sea in the late afternoon. Observers captured the event from various locations, including Berlanga de Duero, Arija, and San Millán de los Caballeros. In Mallorca, the total eclipse lasted for approximately one minute, marking the first time such an event has been visible from the country in over a century.

Partial eclipse and future events

While the total eclipse was limited to specific regions, a partial eclipse of approximately 90 per cent was visible in Ireland, the UK, France, Italy, and parts of northern Africa. Spain is scheduled to experience another total solar eclipse next year on 2 August, an event that will also be visible from Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.