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'It's the Worst Country to Watch an Eclipse'
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- Eclipse enthusiasts are gathering in prime viewing locations like western Iceland, eastern Greenland, and northern Spain for Wednesday's total solar eclipse, though Iceland's notoriously unpredictable weather may hinder visibility.
- In Iceland's Westfjords, where the eclipse will last nearly two minutes—the longest duration in the country—local infrastructure is limited, but accommodations have been fully booked for years, often at inflated prices.
- Authorities in Iceland have prepared by upgrading roads, enhancing cell coverage, and deploying portable toilets to handle the influx of visitors, while local residents and astronomers remain cautiously optimistic about clear skies.
- In Spain, police are mobilizing 35,000 officers to manage crowds and prevent wildfires during the event, reflecting concerns about the large number of visitors drawn to the eclipse.
