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Europe Witnesses First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1999, Millions Observe in Spain
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By ישי בר יוסף ואיתמר מרגלית
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 12, 2026
What happened
Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, visible in Iceland, Greenland, Spain, and parts of the continent. Millions in Spain observed the rare event, while France saw a partial eclipse with high public interest. The eclipse was also partially visible in Israel.
- 01Europe saw its first total solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday.
- 02The eclipse was fully visible in Iceland, Greenland, Spain, and parts of Europe.
- 03Millions in Spain observed the eclipse with special glasses, a first in over 100 years.
- 04France experienced a partial eclipse with high demand for protective glasses.
- 05The French Deputy Interior Minister assured availability of eclipse glasses despite shortages.
- 06The eclipse was partially visible in Israel, attracting regional interest.
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