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On the other side of the world, one of the most anticipated and fascinating astronomical events of the year has just occurred: a total solar eclipse that darkened several regions of Europe, including Iceland and Spain.
Millions of Europeans have just witnessed one of the most impressive and rare celestial spectacles to see. The eclipse was partially visible in regions of Greenland, Portugal, Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, northern Italy, and North Africa.
Eastern Greenland from the north, central Spain, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean were able to appreciate it at 100 percent.
The phenomenon lasted 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it one of the longest eclipses of the century, according to estimates by the US space agency NASA. Likewise, it was the first in continental Europe in two decades. Records indicate that there was an eclipse of this type visible from the United Kingdom in 1999.
Unfortunately, this eclipse was not visible from Mexico. The last phenomenon of this type the country saw was on April 8, 2024, when the sky darkened for 4 minutes and 13 seconds. The states of Sinaloa, Durango, and Coahuila were able to appreciate it in its totality, while in Mexico City it was seen partially.
For a similar eclipse to occur, a year will pass, according to experts. It is estimated that there will be another long-duration total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027. Said phenomenon will also not be seen in Mexico, and it will follow a path to totality over North Africa and Southwest Asia.
¿Qué es un eclipse total solar?
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon positions itself exactly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow over a part of the planet. During that time, the sky darkens as if it were night. In its totality, the sun projects a solar corona or ring of fire, the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
¿Cuándo habrá otro eclipse en 2026? ¿Se verá en México?
Immediately, before the end of August, the sky will be the canvas for another eclipse. Specialists point out that there will be a partial lunar eclipse between August 27 and 28, 2026, which will be visible from Mexico.
The phenomenon will begin on Thursday, August 27, at 7:23 pm, Central Mexico Time, will reach its peak at 10:12 pm, and will end around 1 am on Friday, August 28.
During the astronomical event, the Moon will take on the appearance of a Blood Moon, with an intense color.
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