Tens of millions of people across western Europe are witnessing a rare total solar eclipse. The path of the eclipse is visible in countries including the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, and northern Italy. In Iceland, people have flocked by air, land, and sea to watch the total solar eclipse, which is the country's first in 72 years.
Millions Flock to Watch Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
UKPulse Health DeskTens of millions of people across western Europe are witnessing a rare total solar eclipse, with the path of the eclipse visible in countries including the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, and northern Italy.
- The total solar eclipse is visible in a wide band of north and central Spain, plus a sliver of Portugal and parts of Greenland and Iceland.
- The eclipse will be the first in mainland Europe in two decades.
- The next total solar eclipse visible in the UK is not due to occur until 2090.