India, Aug. 13 -- Spain turned into one of Europe's biggest viewing stages for the 2026 total solar eclipse, with millions of people gathering in cities, towns and designated observation areas. Clear skies in several parts of the country offered favourable conditions, but extreme heat and wildfire risks forced authorities to balance a spectacular celestial event with public safety. The eclipse was particularly significant because parts of Spain had not witnessed a total solar eclipse for more than a century and the event also generated a major tourism rush across Spain, Iceland and Greenland.

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The eclipse has now reached its maximum phase across the UK. Edinburgh and Glasgow reached peak coverage first ...