A rare total solar eclipse cast its shadow over the Arctic and western Europe on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night for millions of spectators. The eclipse began in Russia's remote Arctic north, crossed western Iceland, and swept toward mainland Europe, where crowds gathered in Spain and the United Kingdom. In Mallorca, Spain, cheers erupted as the moment of totality arrived. In Land's End, Cornwall, roads and car parks were clogged with people who had flocked to the coast to watch. Tens of millions across western Europe witnessed the phenomenon, with early photos showing the sun's atmosphere glowing from behind the moon's silhouette. With eclipse glasses running low in some shops, viewers were reminded that the spectacle can be safely observed using household items.