- The 2026 solar eclipse was covered by major international newspapers, with The Times highlighting "the darkest hour" and noting that millions of Britons "ground to a halt to gaze" as 90 per cent of the sun's disc was blocked.
- The Sun presented a "Souvenir eclipse edition" with a front page labelling "The Moon" in its headline font.
- Spanish newspapers captured the event with dramatic headlines: El Mundo used "Hypnotic darkness" for 100 per cent coverage, while La Razón declared "And Spain faded to black" and noted the event turned "the eyes of the world" toward Spain.
- ABC reported that the Spanish government hoped the eclipse would overshadow political fallout, headlining "And we all looked up at the sky" and noting the government seemed oblivious to the situation at the southern border.
- French media covered the eclipse with creative headlines: Le Parisien declared "Eblouissant!" or "Dazzling!", and Le Dauphin used "And the sun met the moon", a play on a song by Charles Trenet.
- Broadcasters in France saw a sharp drop in viewership as a "captivated" France went outside to witness the real thing.
- The New York Times focused on the "Celestial spectacle across Europe" since only parts of the US saw a partial eclipse, featuring photos of sun-worshippers at the Iceland Eclipse festival and swimmers enjoying a "diamond ring" effect from El Arenal beach in Mallorca.
- The Wall Street Journal headlined "Eclipse compels millions to turn to the dark side" with photos from a Spanish observatory and the Czech Republic, while El País described the eclipse as "hypnotising" Spain and crossing at "hypersonic" speed, and The Toronto Star noted Canadians caught a glimpse of a partial eclipse.
Millions across Europe witnessed a historic solar eclipse on Wednesday, with Spain at the center of attention as the moon obscured the sun for nearly two minutes.
El País described the event as 'hypnotising' and occurring at 'hypersonic' speed, captivating viewers from Galicia to the Valencian community.
The Times noted that the eclipse was the most spectacular in a generation, with millions of Britons pausing to gaze at the sky as 90% of the sun's disc was blocked.
La Razón declared, 'And Spain faded to black,' capturing the moment with striking imagery.
The Spanish government hoped the eclipse would overshadow political issues, as tourists and scientists flocked to witness the phenomenon.
In France, Le Parisien exclaimed 'Eblouissant!' while Le Dauphiné libéré poetically noted, 'And the sun met the moon.'
The Wall Street Journal reported that the eclipse compelled millions to turn to the dark side, with photos from Spain and the Czech Republic showcasing the best views.
As the lunar shadow crossed Europe, the event united people in awe and emotion, marking a significant moment in astronomical history.
“The Times reported that 90% of the sun's disc was blocked for British viewers, while Spain's La Razón noted the moon obscured the sun for almost two minutes. French broadcasters saw a sharp drop in viewership as a 'captivated' France went outside to watch.”
The Times
