In August 2026, Spain will witness an extraordinary astronomical event — the first of three eclipses set to occur within just two years. One Spanish city is already preparing a wide-ranging program for both visitors and residents, according to National Geographic. On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from several regions of Spain, but Valencia has drawn particular attention from astronomers and travelers alike. The city lies directly along the path of totality, where the

Humans tend to experience sunrises and sunsets as natural “bookends” to the day. But beyond their beauty, these glowing moments may have powerful effects on our memory, sleep and emotional wellbeing. On the evening before my wedding, my parents, my soon-to-be husband and I stood on the deck of a house in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, watching a sunset none of us will ever forget. Cape Cod is renowned for its golden-hour light. Because the narrow peninsula is almost completely surrounded by water,