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Want to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when

Want to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when

Summary

A total solar eclipse will be visible over parts of Europe on Wednesday, starting near the North Pole and moving across Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. In North America, people in the northern U.S. and Canada may see a partial eclipse, but the full eclipse will not be visible there.

Key Facts

  • The total solar eclipse will begin near the North Pole.
  • It will move over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and part of Portugal.
  • This is Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999.
  • The total eclipse will last only a couple of minutes at most in Europe.
  • People in the northern United States and Canada may see a partial eclipse.
  • North America will have a longer total eclipse next year in 2024.
  • Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East will see a longer eclipse in August next year.
  • The eclipse causes the sun to be temporarily covered by the moon, darkening the sky during the day.
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