Solar eclipse briefly captivates spectators at multiple sports events
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, a significant solar eclipse was visible across the UK and Europe, momentarily distracting fans at several sporting events, including the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham and a Hundred cricket match. The eclipse peaked in parts of Spain and Iceland, while UK spectators experienced a partial eclipse covering more than 90% of the sun. Attendees at various venues attempted to view the eclipse safely with makeshift solutions, as experts warned against looking directly at the sun without protection. Photos captured fans and players taking pause during competitions to witness this rare astronomical event.
- •Solar eclipse visible in the UK and Europe on August 12, 2026.
- •Partial eclipse obscured over 90% of the sun in the UK.
- •Fans at the Athletics Championships and cricket matches paused to watch.
- •Experts advised against viewing without protective glasses.
- •Pictures showed fans using creative methods to view the eclipse.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures
- 7:43 PMBBC Sport — Solar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures
"Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.
"Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:43 PMSolar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures
Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 7:43 PMSolar eclipse distracts from sporting events - in pictures
Pictures from sporting events as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is visible across the UK and Europe on Wednesday.
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