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WATCH:  Wondrous moments inside path of totality for solar eclipse

WATCH: Wondrous moments inside path of totality for solar eclipse

Summary

A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe, including Iceland, where it was the first total eclipse in nearly 600 years. Reporters shared moments from inside the path of totality, the area where the sun is completely covered by the moon during the eclipse.

Key Facts

  • A total solar eclipse occurred on August 13, 2026.
  • Iceland experienced its first total solar eclipse in almost 600 years.
  • The eclipse was visible in parts of Europe.
  • The "path of totality" is the region where the eclipse is total, meaning the sun is fully covered.
  • ABC News reporter Maggie Rulli covered the event from Iceland.
  • People across the region gathered to observe the rare celestial event.
  • Solar eclipses happen when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun.
  • This eclipse was notable for being the first in decades visible in Europe.
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