Millions of people set to gather for 'once-in-a-century' total eclipse

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Millions of people are set to gather in Spain for a once-in-a-century total eclipse, dubbed the nation's most significant astronomical spectacle in more than 100 years.The total solar eclipse, which is scheduled for August 12, is forecast to attract millions of visitors and inject over £312million into the tourism sector.Officials hope the celestial event will draw holidaymakers away from overcrowded Mediterranean coastal resorts towards less-visited northern and inland areas.

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The eclipse's trajectory will sweep diagonally through northern and eastern parts of the country before reaching the Balearic Islands.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say According to the Spanish government, the Iberian Peninsula represents "the only populated place in the world where the total solar eclipse of August 12 can be fully enjoyed".The mountainous Asturias region on Spain's Atlantic coast is aggressively promoting itself as one of Europe's premier eclipse-watching locations.

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