Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness

No Comment Video. Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 13/08/2026 - 8:00 GMT+2 Skywatchers across Europe gathered to watch a rare solar eclipse, using protective glasses as the Moon passed in front of the Sun. Skywatchers across Europe turned their eyes to the Sun on Wednesday as a rare solar eclipse crossed the continent. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Crowds gathered in cities including Paris, Brussels and Rome, while observers in Russia also watched the Moon move across the solar disc. The eclipse was total along a narrow path crossing northern Spain, parts of Portugal and Iceland, while much of western and central Europe saw a partial eclipse. Viewers used special eclipse glasses and other protective equipment to safely watch the event. Total solar eclipse Solar eclipse Total eclipse of the moon Moon Top stories Now playing Next Rare eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness Now playing Next Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead Now playing Next Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 13th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next 'I think we will keep it,' Trump says about control of Hormuz strait Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Music brings cultures together In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Now playing Next Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships Now playing Next How to protect your eyes while watching the solar eclipse Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness Now playing Next Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark? Now playing Next Tourist guides raise the alarm as Europe braces for another heatwave Now playing Next Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century Now playing Next Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders Now playing Next Extreme heat: Half of Europe's population exposed to temperatures exceeding 30C ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake No Comment Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip No Comment Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival No Comment Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies Culture news ‘The Office’ star British actor Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis Europe News Germany beefs up its intelligence services as threat from 'foreign powers' rises Lifestyle Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal Europe News Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya Tech News British driver sets speed record in hydrogen-powered car Health news E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK Europe News Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base Europe News Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a-generation stellar spectacle? ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships The Cube Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election Europe News Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta and claims sovereignty over enclave Europe News Italy: Po River runs low amid prolonged heat and drought Colombia Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people Nature Anxious dogs and silent birds: What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse? Russia Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after more than four years in prison Europe News Paris tightens rules on electric scooters and other rideables ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT