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  "id": 734428,
  "title": "Europe’s 1st total solar eclipse in 27 years: Olympian Danny Leon times stunning skate moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/europes-1st-total-solar-eclipse-in-27-years-olympian-danny-leon-times",
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  "published": "2026-08-13T04:45:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/total-solar-eclipse-videos-skater-danny-leon-viral-10830902/"
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  "account": "On Wednesday, the Northern Hemisphere bore witness to a total solar eclipse, a rare celestial spectacle that had not graced mainland Europe since 1999, a span of 27 years. As the Moon aligned between Earth and the Sun, it cast a narrow shadow, traversing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and a small portion of Portugal. The eclipse unfolded over several hours, with observers along the path of totality experiencing the Sun completely obscured, while millions elsewhere witnessed a partial eclipse.\n\nThe event captured widespread attention on social media, with videos and photos of the total solar eclipse flooding feeds across platforms. One standout clip featured Olympic skater Danny Leon, whose daring photo of himself mid-skate, framed against the moment the Moon moved between Earth and the Sun, went viral. The video amassed over four million likes, with users praising his impeccable timing and describing it as possibly the best content they had seen on the platform.\n\nAnother video depicted a beach in Ibiza, where thousands of observers gathered to witness the eclipse, capturing the moment the sky turned dark as the celestial event unfolded. The video quickly gained traction, garnering nearly five million views on Instagram. Tarragona, Spain, was also a focal point, as the city went dark in the middle of the day, capturing the awe-inspiring moment of the total solar eclipse.",
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        "outlet": "Smithsonian",
        "title": "See Magnificent Photos of the Total Solar Eclipse Over Europe That Showcase the Sun's Beauty and the Wonder of Skywatching",
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        "outlet": "Live Science",
        "title": "Totality! See incredible photos of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse from across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/totality-see-incredible-photos-of-the-aug-12-total-solar-eclipse-from",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Views of the total solar eclipse from parts of Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/views-of-the-total-solar-eclipse-from-parts-of-europe",
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