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Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for 'event of the century' eclipse
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Key Points:
- Millions gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years, with Spain expecting up to 6 million visitors along the eclipse path amid a heatwave and wildfire risks.
- Spanish authorities deployed 25,000 police officers and nearly 100 aircraft to ensure public safety and prevent wildfires, urging people to follow restrictions and use designated observation points.
- The eclipse event is seen as an opportunity to promote lesser-visited rural regions in Spain, while in Iceland, about 80,000 visitors were expected despite cloudy weather forecasts.
- NASA conducted scientific studies from Iceland, including flying a high-altitude aircraft and launching balloons to analyze atmospheric changes caused by the eclipse.
- The Iberian Peninsula will experience two more eclipses by 2028, completing the "Iberian Eclipse Trio," and the event attracted both casual observers and dedicated "eclipse chasers" from around the world.
