'I watched the total solar eclipse in Spain - I have only one word to describe it'

Stunning footage captured the sky plunging into darkness.By Berk Uyal, Live News Content Editor/Reporter, Milo Boyd, Deputy Travel Editor & Commercial Writer 15:22, Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Updated: 15:23, Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Incredible moment sky goes dark (Image: Milo Boyd)The incredible moment the sky plunged into darkness during the total solar eclipse was captured in Spain as awed spectators watched the rare spectacle unfold. Northern Spain was directly in the path of totality, meaning spectators were able to see the Sun completely obscured by the Moon. In Miranda de Ebro, the eclipse began at around 7.33pm local time before totality arrived shortly after 8.28pm and lasted for around 90 seconds.The path of totality crossed Spain from west to east, passing through areas including A Coruna, Leon