On Aug. 12, the moon's shadow will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and the Balearic Islands, creating Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999, according to Space.com.
Along the narrow path of totality, the moon will completely cover the sun, revealing its outer atmosphere, or corona, while observers across much of Europe and parts of northeastern North America will see a partial eclipse.
Jabaloyas, a village in Teruel province, eastern Spain, will experience 1 minute and 27 seconds of totality, while observers at nearby El Javalón mountain will see 1 minute and 26 seconds.
The village, home to 66 registered residents and about 18 year-round inhabitants, has become one of Spain's top eclipse destinations thanks to its high elevation and Starlight-certified dark skies.
However, authorities in Jabaloyas have ordered the closure of the 3.5-mile mountain road to El Javalón mountain for 24 hours on Aug. 12, allowing access only on foot to prevent traffic congestion and protect the surrounding environment.
