The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it

Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.

Ars Technica1 hr ago

Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET

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The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it

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