{
  "id": 656329,
  "title": "Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for ‘breathtaking’ experience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eclipse-chasers-flock-to-spain-for-breathtaking-experience-656329",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T10:13:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/12/eclipse-chasers-flock-to-spain-for-breathtaking-experience"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, a rare total solar eclipse captivated the attention of eclipse chasers from across the globe who flocked to northern Spain. As the Moon temporarily obscured the Sun, the world was plunged into an eerie, violet darkness, causing animals to behave oddly and stars to emerge alongside the sunless sky. Solar physicist Lucie Green, a self-proclaimed eclipse chaser, described the experience as \"breathtaking\" and likened it to a life-changing event. However, the extreme heat forecast for parts of Spain dampened the enthusiasm of 51-year-old TV researcher Elizabeth Warning, who cancelled her trip due to wildfire concerns. For true eclipse enthusiasts like Ryan Milligan, a solar physicist with 12 previous eclipse sightings, the thrill of totality is an \"adrenaline rush\" that drives them to travel to remote locations around the world. Despite the challenges, members of this small community often reunite at major eclipse events, sharing their awe and planning for future celestial spectacles.",
  "summary": "Totality, when the Moon completely blots out the Sun, is visible only along a narrow band of Earth, usually requiring intricate and expensive travel plans.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for ‘breathtaking’ experience",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/eclipse-chasers-flock-to-spain-for-breathtaking-experience",
        "published": "2026-08-12T10:13:44.000Z"
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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."
}