Eye experts warn of potential damage from viewing the sun during the eclipse and urge watching for signs of solar retinopathy.

Crowds gathered at major viewing spots and public events sold out as people lined up to witness the eclipse.

Totality was visible in parts of Spain, Portugal, and Iceland, while Germany experienced a substantial partial eclipse.

The story appears on GuardOnline with multimedia coverage, including an image and comments section.

Video thumbnails and related segments accompany the piece, tying it to a broader eclipse coverage effort.

News agencies and photographers documented observations across urban and coastal settings.

A drone-time-lapse is showcased as part of a broader push to explain scientific events and support science journalism.

The piece offers a retrospective, presenting 12 images capturing different perspectives of the eclipse.

Andrew McCarthy highlights space photography, including a capture named Shadows on the Balearic Sea, described as the moment the moon’s shadow split the sunset.

Photos feature locations like the Javalambre Observatory and Hallgrímskirkja, illustrating both science and public engagement.

Observed eclipse coverage includes high percentages in major cities, with Plymouth around 94%, Cardiff ~93%, and Belfast ~93% at specific times.

LaPresse reporter Daniele Solavaggione contributes a piece dated August 12, 2026.