Millions flock to Spain for country's first total solar eclipse in a century

Western Iceland and northern Spain are prime Northern Hemisphere viewing locations for the total solar eclipse occurring on August 12, 2026. Millions of eclipse chasers, tourists, and astronomers gathered across Spain to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century for two minutes of totality.

• Total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026
• Western Iceland and northern Spain are prime Northern Hemisphere viewing spots
• Spain experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
• Astronomers and tourists gather across wide swathes of the country for two minutes of totality.