Published Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 2 sources

‘It’s going to be spectacular’: Millions flock to Spain seeking best view of total solar eclipse

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‘It’s going to be spectacular’: Millions flock to Spain seeking best view of total solar eclipse

T he online forums are abuzz as people debate potential cloud cover and trade tips on the best viewing points. Hours before wide swathes of Spain were set to experience the country’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century, the excitement was palpable. “It’s going to be spectacular,” said César González, an astronomer and science communicator at the Madrid Planetarium. “A total solar eclipse is one of the best spectacles in nature.” Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes