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Last update: 12 hours agoSolar Eclipse Watch: A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain on Aug. 12, while the UK and Ireland get a deep partial (about 90–96.5% coverage). In Iceland, the path of totality is expected to be high in the sky, but viewers elsewhere are warned that in Spain the total phase comes just before sunset, so mountains and buildings could block the brief darkness. Sky Science: Researchers are also chasing the mystery of “shadow bands,” faint light-and-dark stripes that appear around totality, with scientists hoping the Aug. 12 event will shed new light on competing explanations. Power Grid Prep: Europe’s grid operators are bracing for a temporary solar power drop during the eclipse—ENTSO-E says photovoltaic output could fall by up to 9.7 GW—while coordinating to keep electricity stable. Local Travel Trends: Icelandic residents are booking fewer hotel and guesthouse nights (down 27% in four years), with more choosing campsites, huts and alternative stays.
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