00:00Europe is getting ready to look up as the moon prepares to pass directly between the
00:05earth and the sun. For millions across parts of Europe, the eclipse will bring a dramatic
00:11change to daylight, with the sky briefly taking on an eerie twilight-like appearance. Places
00:18like Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain are expected to experience daytime darkness
00:24from the eclipse, while more than 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon for most
00:29parts of the UK. It can be a long wait to see such an event. Spain's last full solar eclipse
00:36occurred two days before the Titanic sinking in 1912. With the solar eclipse approaching fast,
00:45astronomy shops across Western Europe are seeing a last-minute rush for certified viewing equipment.
00:51In Paris, many had to queue up for hours to get the glasses and binoculars. According to astronomers,
00:58spectators are expected to protect their eyes using certified eclipse glasses or other approved
01:05solar viewing equipment while looking up to see the eclipse.
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