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Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse

Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
BBC Science Wednesday 12 August 2026, 21:53 UTC 1 min read
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More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
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