Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Aug 13, 2026 · 395 words · By David Mouriquand

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Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon.

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What happened

Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon.

Why it matters

Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.

Common ground

Parts of mainland Europe experienced its full solar eclipse in two decades yesterday evening, with the moon passing directly between the Earth and the Sun.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-2026-in-pictures-the-b…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “People watch the solar eclipse on Primrose Hill in London.”

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Claim 2: “Spain, on the other hand, get to see one next year”

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The evidence shows a total solar eclipse occurred in Spain on August 12, 2026. One source mentions a partial eclipse in Andalucia offering a glimpse of 'what's to come the following year', but the primary total eclipse event happened in 2026, not 'next year' relative to the 2026 event.

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web search NEUTRAL — A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with a magnitude of 1.0386. Totality occurred in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the part…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_August_12,_20…

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web search NEUTRAL — A partial solar eclipse will be visible in most of Europe and parts of North America. A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2KcxjRHzNY

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web search NEUTRAL — On August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Andalucia, offering a glimpse of what’s to come the following year. And the phenomenon doesn’t stop there.
https://www.thespanisheye.com/2026/04/30/revealed-how-total-…

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Claim 3: “The partial solar eclipse progresses in Villelaure, France.”

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The specific observation in Villelaure, France, is only mentioned in the Euronews report.

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web search NEUTRAL — The partial solar eclipse progresses in Villelaure, France. People observe a partial solar eclipse with special protective glasses at Crosby beach in Liverpool as the moon covers over 90 percent of th…
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-20…

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web search NEUTRAL — Check where the eclipses are visible and if you can see them.List of where the next solar or lunar eclipse is visible.
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/list.html

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Claim 4: “the next total solar eclipse is not due to occur until 2081 for France”

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Only one cross-reference (The Guardian) mentions the 2081 date for France. Other web results are irrelevant (referring to the retail company 'Next').

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — French may refer to: Something of, from, or related to France French language, which originated in France French people, individuals identified with France French cuisine, cooking traditions and prac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — French of France (French: français de France [fʁɑ̃sɛ də fʁɑ̃s]) is the predominant variety of the French language in France, Andorra and Monaco, in its formal and informal registers. It has, for a lon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_of_France

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Claim 5: “the next total solar eclipse is not due to occur until... 2090 for the UK”

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Two independent news sources (The Guardian and The Conversation) explicitly state that the next total solar eclipse visible in the UK will not occur until 2090.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — .uk is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United Kingdom. It was first registered in July 1985, seven months after the original generic top-level domains such as .com and the first coun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.uk

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reform UK, also known as the Reform Party, is a right-wing populist and far-right political party in the United Kingdom. It has eight members of Parliament in the House of Commons, two members of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_UK

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It compr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

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Claim 6: “The moon partially covers the sun during solar eclipse near the Molecule Man sculpture in Berlin, Germany.”

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Claim 7: “the next total solar eclipse is not due to occur until the next century for Germany”

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The provided evidence for Germany consists of general Wikipedia entries about the country and the retail company 'Next', with no specific data regarding future solar eclipses in Germany.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 consti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nazi Germany, officially the German Reich and later the Greater German Reich, was the German state between 1933 and 1945, when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party controlled the country, transforming it i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Germany

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — West Germany was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) from its formation on 23 May 1949 until its reunification with East Germany on 3 October 1990. It was sometimes known…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany

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Claim 8: “The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse in Palencia, Spain.”

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Claim 9: “A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy.”

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The specific detail about the Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, Italy, is only mentioned in one source (OPB).

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web search NEUTRAL — A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.The total eclipse then ended over the Mediterranean. The eclipse was expected to d…
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/13/millions-crowd-cities…

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web search NEUTRAL — Solar and lunar eclipses worldwide (1900 to 2199) with animations and maps of the eclipse path. Find eclipses in your location.
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/

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web search NEUTRAL — Total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026: exact times, duration and interactive map for major European cities. Where to see totality in Spain and Iceland, viewing guide and safety tips.
https://2026eclipse.live/

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Claim 10: “People watch a solar eclipse on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in St. Petersburg, Russia.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 11: “People observe a partial solar eclipse with special protective glasses at Crosby beach in Liverpool, England, as the moon covers over 90 percent of the sun.”

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The specific detail about Crosby beach in Liverpool and the 'over 90 percent' coverage is only mentioned in the Euronews report.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liverpool is a port city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, near the Irish Sea, 178 miles (286 km) north-west of London. It had …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crosby Beach is part of the Merseyside coastline north of Liverpool in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England, stretching about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) North-West from the Seaforth Dock in the Port of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosby_Beach

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crosby is a coastal town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England. it is north of Bootle, south of Southport and Formby, and west of Netherton. It borders the areas of Blundellsands …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosby,_Merseyside

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Claim 12: “Parts of mainland Europe experienced its full solar eclipse in two decades yesterday evening”

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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia and news reports) confirm a total solar eclipse occurred on August 12, 2026, crossing northern Spain and Portugal, with a partial eclipse visible across much of Europe.

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web search NEUTRAL — The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 crossed Greenland, western Iceland, northern Spain and a small corner of northeast Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible across much of Europe, northwestern…
https://2026eclipse.live/

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Claim 13: “A total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain.”

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Multiple independent sources (OPB, AP/Dubai, and New Scientist) confirm that a total solar eclipse was seen from Berlanga de Duero, Spain.

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web search NEUTRAL — A total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain, Wednesday, Aug.Special eclipse glasses were essential for safe viewing, even if only a sliver of the sun remained visible. The glas…
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/13/millions-crowd-cities…

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web search NEUTRAL — A total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain. AP. Dubai: A rare solar eclipse crosses Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/rare-solar-eclipse-sweeps-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — 12, 2026. A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the U.S.…
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584532-the-best-photos…

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Claim 14: “A partial solar eclipse is seen above the Houses of Parliament in London.”

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Claim 15: “People observe a partial solar eclipse at Northala Fields in London.”

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The specific observation at Northala Fields in London is reported by Euronews; other sources mention London generally or different parks (Kennington Park), but do not corroborate the Northala Fields specific claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Northala Fields is a park located in Northolt, in the London Borough of Ealing. It was opened in 2008 and consists of four artificial hills standing next to the A40 Western Avenue, as well as several…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northala_Fields

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Northolt is a town in West London, England, spread across both sides of the A40 trunk road. It is 11 mi (17.7 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross and is one of the seven major towns that make up the L…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northolt

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The London Borough of Ealing, one of the outer London boroughs although not on the periphery, has over 100 parks and open spaces within its boundaries. These include allotments, cemeteries, playground…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_open_spaces_in_the_L…

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Claim 16: “The moon obscures the sun above the summit of Gantrisch during a partial solar eclipse - seen from the summit of the Niesen mountain in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.”

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