Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe
A person observes a partial solar eclipse with special protective glasses at Crosby beach in Liverpool as the moon covers part of the sun in Liverpool, England - Copyright AP Photo/Jon Super
Copyright AP Photo/Jon Super
Copyright AP Photo/Jon Super
Published on 13/08/2026 - 10:36 GMT+2
Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.
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.
Considering the next total solar eclipse is not due to occur until 2081 for France, 2090 for the UK and not until the next century for Germany (Spain, on the other hand, get to see one next year), it was an event not worth missing.
Here are some of the best shots from yesterday's historic celestial event.
The solar eclipse at Mariager Fjord, Denmark.
A total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain.
A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy.
A beachgoer wearing special eclipse glasses looks up during the beginning phase of a solar eclipse at Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain.
People observe a partial solar eclipse at Northala Fields in London.
A total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain.
The partial solar eclipse progresses in Villelaure, France.
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.
People watch a solar eclipse on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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.
A partial solar eclipse is seen above the Houses of Parliament in London.
The moon moves out of the sun during a total solar eclipse is seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain.
People watch the solar eclipse on Primrose Hill in London.
The moon and the sun set in the Gulf of Finland, during a solar eclipse in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The moon partially covers the sun during solar eclipse near the Molecule Man sculpture in Berlin, Germany.
A couple kissees during a partial solar eclipse at the former airport Tempelhof in Berlin, Germany.
The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse in Palencia, Spain.
Reporting from euronews contributed to this story.
