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

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. The eclipse's tr