It was visible across much western Europe - with a rare total eclipse witnessed in Iceland and Spain.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Rebecca Morelle and Pallab Ghosh.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Millions across Europe Witness Spectacular Solar Eclipse | BBC News
August 12, 2026 | Tens of millions of people have witnessed the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.
It was visible across much western Europe - with a rare total eclipse witnessed in Iceland and Spain.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Rebecca Morelle and Pallab Ghosh.
It was visible across much western Europe - with a rare total eclipse witnessed in Iceland and Spain.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Rebecca Morelle and Pallab Ghosh.
