Shafaqna English- Across Spain, audiences were left in awe as the sky darkened; many were so captivated that they removed their protective eyewear and stood up simultaneously, reacting instinctively to the rare total solar eclipse that swept over the northern part of the country on Wednesday(12 Aug 2026) evening, turning daylight into an unexpected and profound darkness.
The Spanish authorities mobilized a substantial police force and established designated observation posts across rural zones that boasted the clearest and most favorable views of the eclipse, aiming to manage crowd control and ensure public safety during the extraordinary event.
Source: Reuters