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Solar eclipse to cross Europe, prompting eye safety warnings FAST-MOVING

A rare solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, 2026, marking the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. The path of totality will traverse Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and parts of Portugal, with the most significant coverage expected in Spain. While Italy and the UK will experience partial eclipses, the event remains a major astronomical phenomenon.

Experts and health organizations, including the WHO and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, have issued urgent warnings regarding eye safety. Direct viewing of the sun without certified ISO 12312-2 protection can cause irreversible retinal damage. There are also reports of counterfeit eclipse glasses appearing in markets, prompting officials to urge consumers to use only verified equipment.

The eclipse is expected to cause localized environmental changes, including a sudden drop in temperature of several degrees and shifts in wind and humidity. Additionally, the event coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, offering a rare dual celestial display. The astronomical event has also driven significant economic activity, with hotel prices in regions like Reykjavik rising sharply due to increased tourism.

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Ana Lorente · CNRS · Complutense University of Madrid · European Space Agency · Greenland · INAF · Iceland · India · Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica · José Ángel Morales · Météo-France · NASA

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