Video. Hikers in Awe as Solar Eclipse Turns Sky Red over French Pyrenees
Observers in France can see up to 99% of the sun covered, with viewing events, safety advice and a Perseid meteor shower peak later that night.
- On Wednesday, a rare partial solar eclipse will darken much of Europe as the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking a significant portion of the sun's disk from view.
- France experiences its first comparable solar event in 27 years, with obscuration levels varying dramatically by location—99 percent in the Basque Country versus around 92 percent in Paris.
- Special protective glasses are required, as looking directly at the sun is dangerous; residents should wear sunscreen and stay hydrated, as France and Italy face current heatwaves during viewing.
- Wednesday's celestial display continues after sunset as the Perseid meteor shower peaks during the night, with observers potentially seeing up to 150 meteors per hour under favorable conditions.
- A partial eclipse follows on August 2, 2027, with an annular 'ring of fire' eclipse due January 26, 2028, making Wednesday's phenomenon the first of three similar events in less than two years.
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Video. Hikers in awe as solar eclipse turns sky red over French Pyrenees
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The phenomenon, whether partial or total, crosses part of Europe on Wednesday, August 12. Find our selection of photos dedicated to this historic event.
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