'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages
Summary
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe on August 12, 2026, including Spain, where it will be best seen. Millions of people plan to watch as the Moon blocks the Sun, creating temporary darkness and an unusual sky atmosphere. The event is expected to boost tourism in quiet villages, especially in northern Spain.Key Facts
- The total solar eclipse will start in Russia's Arctic and travel over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
- In Spain, the eclipse will move diagonally from the northern Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The total eclipse will last less than two minutes in Spain and slightly longer in parts of Russia and Greenland.
- Most of Europe, Canada, northern U.S., and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse lasting about one hour and 45 minutes.
- Scientists will use the eclipse to study the Sun’s atmosphere and magnetic field.
- Some areas, like northwestern Iceland, may experience poor viewing due to expected rain or clouds.
- Spain expects over 446,000 extra tourists and a €347 million ($400 million) economic boost from eclipse-related tourism.
- Towns and villages that usually have few visitors are seeing a surge of people coming to watch the eclipse.
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