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<p>A total solar eclipse plunged the Spanish town of Arija into darkness on Wednesday (August 12) at 1827GMT. </p><p>The long-awaited phenomenon didn&#x27;t disappoint astronomy enthusiasts and tourists who cheered as totality happened. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/8/13/total-solar-eclipse-to-cast-its-shadow-over-europe-0019">READ: Skies darken as solar eclipse heads south from Arctic to Spain</a></div><p>Millions of people were gathering in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe&#x27;s first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, with Spanish officials warning people to avoid areas where a heatwave has raised the risk of wildfires.</p><p>Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the eclipse&#x27;s path across the north of Spain and the Balearic Islands.</p><div><strong>(Camera &amp; Production: Michael Gore, Guillermo Martinez, Editing &amp; Writing: Miguel Gutierrez)</strong></div>

<p>A total solar eclipse plunged the Spanish town of Arija into darkness on Wednesday.</p>

A total solar eclipse plunged the Spanish town of Arija into darkness on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Total solar eclipse plunges Spain into darkness

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Published August 13, 2026 06:53 AM PHT

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