After a gap of two years, a rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 12.

A rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, the first such event in two years, according to the US space agency NASA. However, only people in a handful of countries will be able to witness the total solar eclipse.

Countries to see the total lunar eclipse

NASA said the total solar eclipse will only be visible in Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and a small part of Portugal.

Of these locations, Spain is expected to offer the most spectacular view, as the eclipse will occur at sunset. Astronomers have described the event as a “joyful” celestial event.

Partial lunar eclipse across Europe and North Africa

A partial solar eclipse will also be visible in most of Europe and many parts of North Africa.

Russia will observe a lunar eclipse at sunrise and sunset.

Russia will experience a unique astronomical event, a partial eclipse visible at both sunrise and sunset on the same day.

The eclipse will begin at sunrise in the country’s remote Timor Peninsula, while observers on the opposite side of Russia will see it near sunset.

Astronomers say that a solar eclipse at sunset is a rare event that is seen only after many years, which makes this event very special.

Pakistan Timing

The partial solar eclipse will begin as per Pakistan Standard Time (PST). 10:34 p.m The solar eclipse will reach its maximum extent on August 12. 12:12 amBefore ending 2:58 am On August 13

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