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Solar eclipse: spectacular phenomenon observed worldwide

On August 12, a rare solar eclipse darkened the sky during the day, primarily observed in Europe.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On August 12, a solar eclipse occurred, causing the sky to darken during the day. This rare astronomical event was the first of its kind in Europe since 2006.

According to reports, the eclipse began in Russia around 7 PM French time, before moving across Greenland and reaching Western Europe.

The images of the eclipse, spectacular and impressive, captured the attention of astronomy enthusiasts around the world.

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