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Total Solar Eclipse in Iceland: Western Iceland and Reykjavík plunged into darkness as the Moon fully covered the Sun for the first time in centuries, though heavy cloud and rain limited views in some areas; in Keflavík, totality hit around 5:47pm local time and crowds cheered when it went black. Spain’s First Total Eclipse in a Century: The eclipse swept across Spain’s north to the Balearics, turning day into night for under a few minutes, with officials warning about wildfire risk amid a heatwave and deploying large security resources. Tourism Spike and Hotel Prices: Eclipse demand sent hotel rates soaring, with Reykjavík topping $1,000 a night during peak viewing periods, while Spain saw major price jumps in eclipse hotspots. Science in the Sky: NASA and partners ran major eclipse observing efforts over Iceland, including a balloon campaign aimed at how sudden darkness affects the atmosphere. Local Service: mbl.is streamed the event live from Barðaströnd and Perlan, with timing details for partial and total phases. Culture & Reading: Iceland’s Literature Center opened autumn translation grants for foreign publishers, with applications due September 15. Whaling Protest Crackdown: Icelandic police ordered the expulsion and re-entry ban of 21 activists aboard the Bandero after an incident involving the whaling ship Hvalur 9.

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