The year’s final total solar eclipse was witnessed in several parts of the world, with darkness falling during the day in Spain, Iceland and Greenland.
Millions of people gathered in open areas to watch the eclipse and used special protective glasses. It was the first total solar eclipse visible in Europe since 1999.
The total eclipse near Iceland lasted about two minutes and 18 seconds. The Sun was 92 per cent eclipsed in Paris, 85 per cent in Berlin and 9 per cent in London. Parts of Canada and the United States also witnessed a partial solar eclipse.
Event remained invisible in Pakistan
The eclipse began at 8.34pm Pakistan time, reached its peak at 10.46pm and ended at 12.58am. However, it was not visible from Pakistan.
The eclipse also turned day briefly into night in Spain, where people witnessed the first total solar eclipse in more than a century. The sight of the Sun’s outer corona shining around the dark Moon drew cheers and excitement from large crowds.
Partial lunar eclipse on Aug 28, not visible from Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28. It will also not be visible from Pakistan.
