Mainland Europe experiences first total eclipse since 2006

Millions across Europe, Canada, and parts of the US and Africa are witnessing a rare total or partial solar eclipse, marking mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006. The celestial event is causing northern Spain to be darkened, a massive surge of thousands of travelers rushing to secure prime viewing spots in Spain, and localized tourism spikes across European towns and villages.

• A total solar eclipse darkens northern Spain.
• Millions witness a partial or total eclipse across Europe, Canada, northern US, and northwest Africa.
• This is mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006.
• Total eclipse visible in northern Spain
• Partial eclipse visible across Europe, Canada, northern US, and northwest Africa
• Thousands of people in Spain traveled to secure prime viewing spots for a total solar eclipse.
• Trains and carpools filled up as travelers set off from Madrid.
• The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999.
• Europe is experiencing its first total eclipse since 2006, causing localized tourism spikes.