Spain: Astronomy enthusiasts observe partial solar eclipse in Canary Islands.

SHOTLIST: CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN (AUG 12, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF ASTRONOMY ENTHUSIASTS PREPARING TO OBSERVE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2. VARIOUS OF ASTRONOMY ENTHUSIASTS OBSERVING PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE / PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSECANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN - AUG 12, 2026: Astronomy enthusiasts in Canary Islands gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to observe a partial solar eclipse. Experts warned people not to look directly at the sun with the naked eye or ordinary sunglasses, as doing so could cause permanent eye damage. They recommended using certified eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods, such as a pinhole projector. Scientists are also interested in the eclipse because it provides an opportunity to study the sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, which is normally obscured by the sun’s brightness. The astronomical spectacle will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday.