Spain experiences a historic total solar eclipse

A first-magnitude astronomical event crosses the peninsula 114 years later, heralding the Perseid meteor shower night.

Generic image of a total solar eclipse with the corona visible.
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Generic image of a total solar eclipse with the corona visible.

On August 12th, Spain witnesses a historic total solar eclipse, the first of three that will traverse the country in just two years.

The Iberian Peninsula is once again the stage for a major astronomical event, something that has not happened in 114 years. This phenomenon, which mobilizes millions of people, occurs near sunset and anticipates a night conducive to observing the Perseids.
The exact duration and timings of the eclipse vary depending on the geographical location from which it is observed. Despite the widespread interest it generates, the event arrives amidst some concern regarding the possibility of fires or accidents.