Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.Share this: Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipseDateAugust 11, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraPhotos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darknessDateAugust 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraEurope prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 yearsDateAugust 12, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera