Spain darkens as solar eclipses races south from Arctic
The eclipse was visible across parts of Europe, with large crowds gathering in Spain, Iceland, France and the UK to watch the rare spectacle.
A rare solar eclipse swept across Europe from the Arctic, casting its shadow from Greenland to the Balearic Islands in Spain. Crowds gathered in Spain, Iceland, France, and the United Kingdom to witness the celestial event, with some 450,000 tourists expected to visit Spain during the viewing, potentially boosting the economy by 347 million euros.
Supplies of special viewing glasses were in high demand as the partial eclipse became visible in Europe, Canada, northern United States, and northwest Africa. In Iceland, tens of thousands of tourists and locals enjoyed the spectacle, with clear skies despite concerns over high temperatures and the risk of wildfires. The narrow path of totality stretched diagonally across the Spanish peninsula, offering a unique celestial experience for those in attendance.
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