As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

A solar eclipse captivated millions in Spain, plunging a vast swath of the country into darkness for the first time in over a century on Wednesday. Spectators gathered in parks and cities across Spain, from Galicia to the Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands, to witness the rare astronomical event that lasted only a brief two minutes.

The awe and excitement were palpable as the light faded in Tarragona, eliciting gasps and applause from the crowd. Tourists and locals alike were thrilled by the spectacle, with one woman declaring it "crazy" and another, Laura Alarcon, expressing her amazement at the atmosphere and the glasses working perfectly. The excitement was particularly intense in Palma de Majorca, where tourists in swimsuits watched the eclipse closely, applauding at the moment of totality.

Madras also experienced the same excitement, with over 99% coverage of the sun, plunging the capital into near-total darkness for a few moments. The excitement and anticipation were evident as people from all over Spain prepared for the event, setting up telescopes and gathering in heat-scorched fields to witness the once-in-a-century phenomenon.