The Moon passed directly between the Earth and the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, 13 August (Philippine time).

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the eclipse was visible in several parts of Europe and the northern regions of the globe.

The total eclipse was visible along a path that included Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small portion of Portugal.

The event began with a partial solar eclipse in northern Russia in the morning before reaching Alaska and northern Canada around noon. Eastern Canadian provinces experienced the eclipse in the afternoon.

Parts of the northern United States also witnessed a partial eclipse around midday, while areas farther south saw only a smaller portion of the Sun covered by the Moon.

In the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and parts of Africa, the eclipse occurred in the evening, when the sky was still bright enough for the phenomenon to be observed.

NASA reminded the public to use certified eclipse glasses when viewing the eclipse directly. However, the agency warned that eclipse glasses should not be used while looking through telescopes, binoculars, or camera lenses unless those devices are equipped with proper solar filters.