As dawn illuminated the Northeastern United States, residents were treated to the most opportune view of the eclipse, which created a crescent-shaped sun rather than a complete covering as seen in a total solar eclipse. Spectators in northern and western Europe and along Africa's northwestern coast enjoyed a clear view, with the best sights occurring during the late morning and early afternoon.
In Nuuk, Greenland, the eclipse reached a peak visibility of approximately 90% coverage, while onlookers developed creative methods to observe the phenomenon, including the use of homemade filters in Ronda, Spain, and makeshift photography strategies in Ericeira, Portugal. Although some locations faced cloud cover, it did not deter the enthusiastic eclipse watchers at the Sonnenborgh Observatory in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Those who missed the spectacle will have another opportunity in September, when the next partial solar eclipse is expected, with Australia being the prime location for viewing.
In Nuuk, Greenland, the eclipse reached a peak visibility of approximately 90% coverage, while onlookers developed creative methods to observe the phenomenon, including the use of homemade filters in Ronda, Spain, and makeshift photography strategies in Ericeira, Portugal. Although some locations faced cloud cover, it did not deter the enthusiastic eclipse watchers at the Sonnenborgh Observatory in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Those who missed the spectacle will have another opportunity in September, when the next partial solar eclipse is expected, with Australia being the prime location for viewing.
