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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this event can be found through WSVN 7 News or the Associated Press.
A significant celestial event occurred in Spain, drawing large crowds. People gathered in towns and cities, preparing for a rare sighting. The event was a total solar eclipse, the first in Spain in over a century.
This eclipse was visible in parts of northern and central Spain, as well as possibly in Greenland and Iceland. The duration of the eclipse's peak was relatively short. Further details about this event can be found through WSVN 7 News or the Associated Press.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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