What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
Summary
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe on Wednesday, temporarily blocking the sun and causing daytime darkness in some areas. People like Mark Griffiths and Samantha Phillips-Brown travel long distances to witness and record this rare natural event.Key Facts
- The eclipse will cause daytime darkness as the moon passes in front of the sun across parts of Europe.
- Mark Griffiths drove from England to Galicia, Spain, to view and film the eclipse with cameras, a telescope, and a drone.
- This is Europe's first total solar eclipse in more than 25 years.
- The path of the eclipse starts in Siberia, crosses the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and ends in the Mediterranean.
- The total eclipse lasts only a few minutes in any one location.
- Samantha and Gregory Phillips-Brown flew from New York to Iceland to watch the eclipse and have planned this trip over a year.
- Many eclipse watchers prepare extensively and travel to remote spots to get the best view.
- The event draws enthusiasts who enjoy witnessing rare astronomical phenomena like eclipses and northern lights.
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