Eye doctors warn that vision damage after the recent solar eclipse observed on August 12 can be serious, as people often do not recognize problems until a dark spot appears in their field of vision. (translated)
Thousands of people gathered in Iceland and Spain to watch the total solar eclipse, which was one of the most impressive astronomical events in recent decades, with the longest phase of the eclipse in the Burgos area, where it lasted almost two minutes. (translated)
Fantastisks Saules aptumsums! ☀️🌑 Tagad arī skaista, zvaigžņota augusta nakts ar aktīvu Perseīdu meteoru plūsmu. 🌠 Padalies ar savām aptumsuma vai šīs nakts debess bildēm tepat komentārā! Kur skatījies, kādas sajūtas, iespaidi? Uztaisīsim aptumsuma apskatu. ;) 12.08.2026. https://t.co/rsArxTxxm6 #SaulesAptumsums #Perseīdi #Debess
Panorāma. Odita Krenberga Saulkrastos aptaujā uz saules aptumsuma vērošanu sabraukušos. - Neko neredz,mākoņains. - Auksti. - Liels vējš. - Mākonis priekšā. - Mazu strīpiņu tik redzējām. Anda Boša studijā: “Paldies, Olita. Lieliskas cilvēku emocijas.” 😎 #SaulesAptums #Emocijas #Daba
On Wednesday evening, a total solar eclipse was observed in several locations, which was visible in a nearly 300-kilometer wide band from northwestern Spain to the Balearic Islands, attracting enormous tourist interest and prompting significant security measures. (translated)
On August 12, a partial solar eclipse will be observed in Latvia, starting at 8:06 PM in Riga and reaching its maximum phase at 8:57 PM, while it will be partially visible throughout Europe, but as a total eclipse in Spain and Iceland. (translated)
The beaches and rooftops of Riga became gathering places for people who arrived to watch the partial solar eclipse, which began at 8:06 PM and reached its maximum phase at 8:57 PM, while in other parts of Latvia, the eclipse's progression varied due to sunset. (translated)
Tonight in Europe, a partial solar eclipse can be observed, while a total eclipse will be visible in Spain and Iceland, which was last seen in Latvia in 1954, and the next one is expected only in 2142. (translated)
Tonight, a partial solar eclipse can be observed across Latvia, during which the Moon will cover up to four-fifths of the Sun, and in Riga, it will begin at 20:06, reaching its maximum phase at 20:57, but astronomers remind about safety, urging the use of special filters to avoid eye damage. (translated)
