Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse

Spanish mountain village Somosierra is bracing for an eclipse tourism surge on August 12, when the region will experience a total solar eclipse for the first time in more than 120 years. Per The Guardian, northern and eastern Spain and the Balearic islands will witness the rare celestial event, though the usually quiet village expects significant logistical challenges as large numbers of visitors arrive.

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