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The Next Solar Eclipse Is Delivering a Rare Treat: Totality at Sunset

The Next Solar Eclipse Is Delivering a Rare Treat: Totality at Sunset

It’s been two years since the last total solar eclipse, but another one is coming in August — and with it, a special addition that doesn’t happen very often. Some people will get to see the solar eclipse during sunset, giving them an extraordinary view. The only problem is, you may have to jet off on a summer vacation to see it. The total eclipse will only grace the shores of a few countries. According to NASA, the total eclipse on Aug. 12 will hit Greenland, Iceland, the northern half of Spain and one corner of Portugal. Spain is at the tail end of the eclipse and, as such, it will occur later in the day at around sunset, giving viewers in Spain a spectacular sight.  Other countries in Europe and Africa will also get quite a show. Most of Europe and a sizable portion of northern Africa are still getting a partial solar eclipse, which will happen around sunset. That means tens of millions of people will be in the right place to see …