Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

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Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

A total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers on Aug. 12, 2026 as it arced across Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Here are our favorite photos and videos from the event.

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01A total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers on Aug.
0212, 2026 as it arced across Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
03Here are our favorite photos and videos from the event.

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