Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, with Spanish officials warning people to avoid areas where a heatwave has raised the risk of wildfires.

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

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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…

Total solar eclipse to spellbind Europe | Travel