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Rare solar eclipse darkens parts of Europe

A total solar eclipse brought brief darkness to parts of Europe, with Spain witnessing its first such event in over a century. The eclipse drew crowds outdoors, but was short-lived, lasting under 2 minutes in Spain. The partial eclipse process, however, lasted over an hour.

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The essential points

  1. 01A total solar eclipse occurred in parts of Europe, including Spain, Russia, and Greenland.
  2. 02The eclipse brought brief darkness to affected areas, with Spain witnessing its first total solar eclipse in over a century.
  3. 03The partial eclipse process lasted over an hour, while the total eclipse lasted under 2 minutes in Spain.
  4. 04Specialist eclipse glasses sold out, and many people traveled to witness the rare event.
The full brief

A total solar eclipse brought brief darkness to parts of Europe, with Spain witnessing its first such event in over a century. The eclipse drew crowds outdoors, but was short-lived, lasting under 2 minutes in Spain. The partial eclipse process, however, lasted over an hour.