Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Summary
Millions of people across Europe watched a solar eclipse that made the daytime sky dark and temperatures drop. The total eclipse, where the moon fully covered the sun, was visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, attracting many locals and tourists.Key Facts
- The eclipse started in Russia’s Arctic north and passed over much of western Europe.
- Totality, the full coverage of the sun by the moon, was seen in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small part of Portugal.
- Iceland’s first total eclipse in 72 years drew 31 cruise ships carrying about 53,000 people.
- Iceland held a 10-hour music festival during the eclipse, including a special two-minute set for totality.
- NASA used a high-altitude aircraft and launched balloons to study the eclipse’s effects on the atmosphere.
- Spain hosted over 450,000 tourists who traveled around to find the best viewing spots.
- The eclipse caused temperatures to drop and wildlife, like birds, to become quiet during totality.
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