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'I was on the verge of tears': Solar eclipse brings a fleeting moment of 'communion' for millions of enthusiasts in Spain and France

The rare event drew crowds of observers across Europe at cocktail hour, with all eyes turned skyward to watch the Moon gradually cover the Sun and then hide it completely for just over a minute.

'I was on the verge of tears': Solar eclipse brings a fleeting moment of 'communion' for millions of enthusiasts in Spain and France

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