Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain

Millions of spectators gathered across northern Spain to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century. On Wednesday evening, the event plunged the region into total darkness, prompting crowds to cheer and applaud as the sky darkened. Many observers removed their protective glasses to watch the rare phenomenon in wonder. This significant astronomical event, occurring on August 13, 2026, drew massive crowds to various cities to experience the stunning celestial alignment.