{
  "id": 354025,
  "title": "MAP: How and when to see the solar eclipse in France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/29/map-how-and-when-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-france-354025",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-07-29T10:13:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Local France",
    "slug": "the-local-france",
    "url": "https://www.thelocal.fr/20260729/map-how-and-when-to-see-this-months-solar-eclipse-in-france"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, August 12th, France will experience a solar eclipse as the Moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting its shadow on the ground. France will not witness a total eclipse, but observers will still see more than 90 percent of the sun blocked. The event will begin at around 7:20 PM and peak at around 8:20 PM. To enjoy the eclipse, clear skies are essential. The Perseid meteor shower is also expected to peak during the night of August 12th-13th. For safe viewing, CE-certified eclipse glasses should be worn, or indirect methods such as projecting or observing shadows can be used.",
  "summary": "France will witness its first solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, August 12th - here's how to get the best view.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Local France",
        "title": "MAP: How and when to see the solar eclipse in France",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/29/map-how-and-when-to-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-france",
        "published": "2026-07-29T10:13:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}