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ScienceMainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006

A rare total solar eclipse is expected within hours, briefly turning daylight into darkness in parts of northern Spain as the Moon fully covers the Sun. Millions of people elsewhere across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa are expected to see a partial eclipse. Loic Rossi, a project manager at the French Astronomy Association, explains how solar eclipses occur.

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FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 08:31Original

Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006
Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006Science