Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Millions of people enjoy breathtaking solar eclipse on Friday across a large part of the northern hemisphere, including the whole Europe, Greenland, Newfoundland, northern Africa and western Asia.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

It is particularly evident in the Faroe Islands, 200 miles off the coast of Scotland and in the Svalbard archipelago off the coast of Norway.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

It is expected to be only partially visible from Turkey.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

A solar eclipse occurs when there is new moon. The moon on Friday will be at the closest point in its orbit to the earth, making it appear larger on earth than usual. The moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking out all the sunlight.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

It is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse, as it can cause blindness.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

For the latest eclipse, hundreds of astronomers are already stationed at Svalbard, Norway. Solar eclipses provide a unique opportunity to study the sun's atmosphere – the corona – which is much easier to observe with most of the sun's light blotted out.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

There is no risk of solar power failure, as engineers are aware of the eclipse, and will compensate using other sources.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Another full eclipse of this type will not occur again until 2026.

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

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Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness

Solar eclipse set the plunge world into darkness