A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of North America on April 8th. The phenomenon only occurs every one to two years and is usually only visible over a strip a few hundred kilometers wide.
A partial solar eclipse is much more common: it occurs around two to four times a year worldwide. People in Germany will have to wait until 2081 to see a total eclipse, and in northern Germany until 2135. But there are some partial solar eclipses that are visible from Germany, for example, on March 29, 2025 and on August 12, 2026. But be careful: appropriate eye protection is required to observe a solar eclipse. Experts warn against buying cheap safety glasses on Amazon or Ebay. For more information about upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, visit NASA's website, or go to www.nasa.gov/es/solar-eclipses/eclipse-info-en.html. The last total solar Eclipse in Germany occurred 25 years ago, on August 11, 1999, in the Lake Constance area.