Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
A solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. next Wednesday, with total coverage occurring in regions like Iceland and Spain. Experts emphasize the need for proper eye protection to prevent permanent vision damage.
Why it matters
Solar eclipses are rare astronomical events that provide both public interest and scientific research opportunities, while requiring safety precautions.
People throughout Europe and parts of the U.S. will be treated to a chance to see a solar eclipse on Wednesday.
People in Iceland, Greenland, northern Russia, Spain, and a part of Portugal will see a total eclipse, according to astronomers. That's when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, fully blocking the Sun's face. NASA says northern parts of the United States, including from Alaska to North Carolina, will see a partial solar eclipse.
Space The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said During a partial solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, but the celestial bodies are not perfectly aligned. Because only parts of the sun are obscured, the sun appears as a crescent shape.
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