The recent solar eclipse, which obscured approximately 80% of the sun in Madeira, drew a considerable number of observers to various viewpoints on the island. Funchal Notícias witnessed the event at the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, where many attendees used certified glasses or improvised methods, such as cardboard boxes, to observe the phenomenon.
Enthusiasm was evident among all age groups, with many attempting to capture the event with mobile phones and cameras. Journalist Luís Rocha, despite facing camera battery issues, managed to capture some images of the eclipse, though not its entirety.
The article also compares the Madeira experience with that in Spain, where the eclipse was total, noting the absence of the solar corona visible on the island due to the partial obscuration.
