{
  "id": 784304,
  "title": "Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/cruise-ships-quiet-towns-and-an-all-day-festival-millions-flock-to",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-12T19:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Science",
    "slug": "guardian-science",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/science/ng-interactive/2026/aug/12/cruise-ships-quiet-towns-and-an-all-day-festival-millions-flock-to-eclipse-viewing-spots-across-europe"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland It was a moment of awe shared by millions across Europe: an eclipse that blocked out the sun, plunging parts of the continent into a daytime darkness in which temperatures dropped and birds suddenly went quiet. Wednesday’s eclipse began in Russia’s…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}