A total solar eclipse created a stellar spectacle for millions of people on Wednesday.

This celestial phenomenon occurs when the moon moves between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow on our planet that completely blocks the sun’s light from some areas of the world.

People in Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and a small portion of Portugal witnessed the skies go dark for about two minutes. Those in Spain enjoyed a rare sunset eclipse and watched a crescent sunset afterward.

Meanwhile, a partial eclipse, in which the moon appears to take a “bite” out of the sun, occurred over the northern United States, Canada, much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

A fish jumps out of the water as the moon partially covers the setting sun along the coast of Fregene, Italy.
A fish jumps out of the water as the moon partially covers the setting sun along the coast of Fregene, Italy.
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People wear protective glasses to observe the eclipse from the top of the St. Mary’s Church bell tower in Rickmansworth, England.
People wear protective glasses to observe the eclipse from the top of the St. Mary’s Church bell tower in Rickmansworth, England.
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People in Berlin record a video of the moon partially covering the sun.
People in Berlin record a video of the moon partially covering the sun.
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The diamond ring effect is seen just before the moment of totality in Lodoso, Spain.
The diamond ring effect is seen just before the moment of totality in Lodoso, Spain.
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People look toward a partial eclipse from a park in Herten, Germany.
People look toward a partial eclipse from a park in Herten, Germany.
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People wear protective glasses to watch the eclipse in Budapest, Hungary.
People wear protective glasses to watch the eclipse in Budapest, Hungary.
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The International Space Station is silhouetted against the sun in this photo taken near Hodgdon, Maine. The view of the partial solar eclipse is obscured by clouds.
The International Space Station is silhouetted against the sun in this photo taken near Hodgdon, Maine. The view of the partial solar eclipse is obscured by clouds.
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A woman uses a colander to view the eclipse in London.
A woman uses a colander to view the eclipse in London.
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A screen at the Red Bull Arena shows the eclipse before a soccer match in Salzburg, Austria.
A screen at the Red Bull Arena shows the eclipse before a soccer match in Salzburg, Austria.
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The moon passes between Earth and the sun in this photo of the total solar eclipse taken on a cruise ship off the coast of Greenland.
The moon passes between Earth and the sun in this photo of the total solar eclipse taken on a cruise ship off the coast of Greenland.
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Passengers on board the Ambassador cruise ship Ambition use protective glasses to watch the total solar eclipse off the coast of Greenland.
Passengers on board the Ambassador cruise ship Ambition use protective glasses to watch the total solar eclipse off the coast of Greenland.
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A partial eclipse is seen from the Observatorielunden park in Stockholm, Sweden.
A partial eclipse is seen from the Observatorielunden park in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Astrologists from the University of Toulouse prepare equipment ahead of observing a partial solar eclipse on the summit of the Pic du Midi, France.
Astrologists from the University of Toulouse prepare equipment ahead of observing a partial solar eclipse on the summit of the Pic du Midi, France.
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People test their protective glasses as they gather to watch the eclipse in Mallorca, Spain.
People test their protective glasses as they gather to watch the eclipse in Mallorca, Spain.
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People look at a wildfire near where thousands had gathered to watch the eclipse at a park in A Coruña, Spain.
People look at a wildfire near where thousands had gathered to watch the eclipse at a park in A Coruña, Spain.
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A man poses for a picture as people gather to observe the eclipse in Reykjavik, Iceland.
A man poses for a picture as people gather to observe the eclipse in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Science educator Miguel Angel Qiron shows a homemade eclipse viewing device to spectators in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain.
Science educator Miguel Angel Qiron shows a homemade eclipse viewing device to spectators in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain.
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Javier Sanchez sets up his camera to shoot the eclipse in Berlanga de Duero, Spain.
Javier Sanchez sets up his camera to shoot the eclipse in Berlanga de Duero, Spain.
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A person shows off four pairs of eclipse glasses they bought from a stall in Falmouth, England.
A person shows off four pairs of eclipse glasses they bought from a stall in Falmouth, England.
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People gather to view the partial solar eclipse in Folkestone, England.
People gather to view the partial solar eclipse in Folkestone, England.
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People lie down inside a portable planetarium during an eclipse watch party in Buitrago del Lozoya.
People lie down inside a portable planetarium during an eclipse watch party in Buitrago del Lozoya.
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People line up to buy eclipse glasses in Weymouth, England.
People line up to buy eclipse glasses in Weymouth, England.
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Leyssalle Anthony prepares a telescope to view the total solar eclipse from a beach in Arija, Spain.
Leyssalle Anthony prepares a telescope to view the total solar eclipse from a beach in Arija, Spain.
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