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Total solar eclipse on August 12 will darken parts of Europe
On August 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible in some regions of Europe, including a small part of Portugal.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, primarily affecting regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The phenomenon can be observed in a path that includes parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and Spain, with a small area of Portugal having the chance to see the eclipse in totality.
In much of Western Europe, the eclipse will be visible, but only partially. On the other hand, in Brazil, the phenomenon will not be visible at all.
The event is being closely followed, and experts highlight curiosities about solar eclipses, such as the ancient astronomical calculator, the Antikythera mechanism, which was able to predict eclipses over two thousand years ago.
In addition to its visual aspect, the total solar eclipse is an event that sparks scientific and cultural interest, prompting many people to prepare to witness the phenomenon.
This will be the first total solar eclipse visible in Europe since 1999, when the last one occurred, marking an important milestone for sky watchers in the region.