Thousands of astronomers and people interested in space are getting ready to travel to Iceland and Spain for a special event on 12 August 2026. On this day, there will be a total solar eclipse. This means the moon will move in front of the sun and block it completely for a short time. It will be the first time in over 20 years that such an eclipse can be seen from mainland Europe, and it is the first in Spain for more than 120 years.

The main reason so many people are travelling is that these places are in the path where the eclipse will be total. Spain is especially popular because the weather in summer is more likely to be clear, making it easier to see the eclipse.

Hotels in cities like A Coruña, Bilbao, and Zaragoza are already seeing more bookings. Local businesses are preparing because they expect many visitors to come and watch the eclipse.