On Saturday, the twenty-ninth of March, approximately four hundred people gathered in Torrevieja to witness a partial solar eclipse, organised by Proyecto Mastral. Attendees enjoyed safe viewing through special telescopes and glasses, which were provided for the occasion. The eclipse began at ten fifty-three in the morning and persisted until twelve thirty, providing an impressive spectacle.

The moon obscured around thirteen percent of the sun at its peak, which occurred at eleven forty. Throughout the event, various workshops were offered for children, and expert Marta Dueñas provided insightful explanations about the astronomical phenomenon. Additionally, the eclipse images were projected on a screen, and the event was live-streamed on YouTube, showcasing the technical capabilities of Proyecto Mastral.

This partial eclipse captivated the audience and sparked interest in upcoming astronomical events. The next solar eclipse visible from Torrevieja is scheduled for the twelfth of August, two thousand twenty-six, when a total eclipse will be visible, with ninety-eight percent of the sun obscured.

For those wishing to stay updated, Proyecto Mastral encourages subscriptions to their mailing list for the latest information on future celestial occurrences.