- The path of totality begins near the North Pole and includes Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
- Spain is deploying more than 33,000 law enforcement officers to prevent new wildfires as millions prepare to watch a total solar eclipse just before sunset.
- In Spain, totality will occur shortly before 8:30 p.m. local time (or just before 2:30 p.m. ET).
- While the total eclipse won't be visible from Canada, the moon will appear to take a small bite out of the sun.
- This is Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century, and it is the first in a rare trio: another total solar eclipse in August 2027 and an annular solar eclipse in January 2028.
- Famous eclipse chaser Brian May, former lead guitarist of Queen and an astrophysicist, is among those who have travelled to Spain.
- May will watch from the Astrophysical Observatory of Javalambre in Teurel, Spain, which sits atop a mountain, giving a perfect view of this year's relatively low eclipse.
- It's hot and dry in Spain today, with Madrid reaching 38°C and only a partial eclipse, while León will experience almost two minutes of totality.
Millions are gathering in Spain and Iceland for a total solar eclipse, the first in over a century for Spain, which will also see another total solar eclipse in August 2027 and an annular eclipse in January 2028.25
Spain is deploying over 33,000 law enforcement officers to prevent wildfires as temperatures soar, with highs reaching 38°C in Madrid. The totality, when the moon completely obscures the sun, will occur shortly before 8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET).38
Notably, Brian May, the former lead guitarist of Queen and an astrophysicist, is among the thousands who traveled to Spain for the event. He plans to observe the eclipse from the Astrophysical Observatory of Javalambre in Teruel, which offers an ideal vantage point due to its elevation.67
In Canada, the eclipse will only be partially visible, with the moon appearing to take a small bite out of the sun. This celestial event is part of a rare trio of eclipses, making it a significant occasion for astronomy enthusiasts and the general public alike.4
“Totality in Spain occurs just before 8:30 p.m. local time, marking the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century. Brian May, former Queen guitarist and astrophysicist, is among those watching from the Astrophysical Observatory of Javalambre in Teurel.”
