Millions of people will turn their gaze towards the heavens on Wednesday to witness one of nature's greatest spectacles -- a rare total solar eclipse -- as it sweeps over mainland Europe to briefly turn day into night.

Spain, Iceland and Greenland will see totality as the sun, moon and Earth align near sunset; an even longer eclipse in 2027 will also be visible from Israel

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be visible from Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, while Europe will witness a striking partial eclipse.

Europe is battling a severe wildfire season as millions prepare to gather across the continent for a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, creating an unusual challenge for…