Total solar eclipse draws millions of people to Spain

Medinaceli - 13.08.2026: Millions of people watched a total solar eclipse in Spain on Wednesday evening. The Moon moved in front of the Sun, completely darkening locations along a broad strip from Galicia through northern and central Spain to the Balearic Islands for a short time. Large crowds gathered at many easily accessible viewing sites.The eclipse had previously reached Iceland before crossing the Atlantic to the Iberian Peninsula. Spain offered the best conditions on mainland Europe for experiencing the Sun's complete obscuration. In several parts of the country, people gathered ...