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Total solar eclipse to cross parts of Europe this week, with some U.S. states getting a partial eclipse

By · · Updated August 9, 2026

Total solar eclipse to cross parts of Europe this week, with some U.S. states getting a partial eclipse

It’s the first time since 1999 that a total solar eclipse will be visible from mainland Europe. Some lucky skywatchers may see Perseid meteors on the same night.

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A person wears solar eclipse glasses in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on Aug. 3, 2026.Marijan Murat / dpa / picture alliance via Getty Images

A total solar eclipse will be visible Wednesday along a path that crosses the Arctic and cuts through southern Europe, briefly darkening late-afternoon skies for millions as the moon blocks the sun.

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Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/

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