Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century on Wednesday 12 August, drawing millions of people to viewing sites across the north of the country as the Moon passed directly in front of the Sun.

Up to 12 Spanish regions will witness an astronomical event not seen on the peninsula for more than a century, bringing a major economic boost to lesser-visited places.

Eclipse chasers, tourists and astronomers searching for the clearest skies to watch the two minutes of totality

Millions gather in Spain and Iceland to witness the 2026 total solar eclipse, with visitors, eclipse chasers and scientists preparing for totality.