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August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

First publishedAug 1, 11:26 UTC
Last updatedAug 1, 13:32 UTC · 17m ago
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August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland
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For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer.

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In August, a total solar eclipse will be visible over Spain, Iceland and Greenland. This will be the first total solar eclipse seen on mainland Spain in more than 100 years. Next summer, another eclipse will occur that will last even longer.

Why it matters

Such eclipses are rare and offer a chance for people to witness a spectacular natural event. They also provide valuable opportunities for scientists to study the Sun and Earth's atmosphere.

In brief
When will the total solar eclipse happen?
It will happen in August.
Where will the eclipse be visible?
Over Spain, Iceland and Greenland.
Why is this eclipse special for Spain?
It is the first total solar eclipse on mainland Spain in over a century.
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