Spain is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse, with officials expecting about six million people to witness the event on August 12. People are getting ready by buying their eclipse glasses, besides the few who held onto their last pair for over 25 years. This event will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. WATCH: What to know about the total solar eclipse in SpainThe path of totality for the solar eclipse in 2024 was right in our own backyard. WATCH: In the Path of Totality – WHEC 2024 Solar Eclipse Special