Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Europe Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century August 13, 20262:04 AM ET By The Associated Press A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. Antonio Calanni/AP hide caption toggle caption Antonio Calanni/AP MEDINACELI, Spain — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness. The Picture Show Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse The crowds brought lawn chairs and umbrellas as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening.
- ▪Europe Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century August 13, 20262:04 AM ET By The Associated Press A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday
- ▪Antonio Calanni/AP hide caption toggle caption Antonio Calanni/AP MEDINACELI, Spain — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of th
- ▪The Picture Show Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse The crowds brought lawn chairs and umbrellas as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening.
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Europe Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century August 13, 20262:04 AM ET By The Associated Press A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Antonio Calanni/AP hide caption toggle caption Antonio Calanni/AP MEDINACELI, Spain — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness. The Picture Show Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse The crowds brought lawn chairs and umbrellas as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening.
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