Solar eclipse over Europe

The sun darkens and nature holds its breath: A total solar eclipse is probably the most spectacular celestial event one can experience. Finally – after more than 25 years – a "black sun" will appear again over Spain and the Balearic Islands on August 12, 2026. From Central Europe, the sun will be significantly obscured by the moon. But how does a solar eclipse occur in the first place? What can be seen where, and what tools can be used to observe and photograph the eclipse? Astrophysicist Dr. Werner E. Celnik answers all important questions about solar eclipses in this compact guide and SPIEGEL bestseller. Maps show the best locations from which to view the eclipse, and an exclusive pair of glasses ensures safe observation.

Information on the included solar eclipse glasses:Safe solar observation! 100% UV protection, 100% IR protection, sunlight intensity reduced by 99.999%.The Solar Viewer AstroSolar®Silver/Gold – with original AstroSolar® film Made in Germany – safely protects your eyes during visual solar observation. Perfect for experiencing solar eclipses. Consists of Baader AstroSolar®Silver/Gold film, with reflection-free viewing on the eye side. Also blocks IR, thus no unpleasant feeling of warmth in the eyeball. Optical density OD=5.0. CE/ISO certified: complies with the standard for eye safety EN ISO 12312-2:2015 – Application instructions in four languages (German, English, French, Spanish) on the inside of the glasses


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