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Witnessing the Moon's Shadow in Spain
WHY IT MATTERS
This rare celestial event allows individuals to directly sense the mechanics of the Solar System, highlighting the unique alignment of the Moon, Sun, and Earth.
What happened
A rare opportunity to experience the mechanics of the Solar System presented itself in north-central Spain, where the Moon's shadow crisscrossed the plains.
The location offered ideal viewing conditions, despite the ongoing drought that has turned the country's fields and forests into a tinderbox.
The event left the author eager for the next total solar eclipse in the continental United States, scheduled for 2044.
PRIMARY SOURCES
The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it
Ars Technica · Stephen Clark · Discovery only; Condé Nast copyright terms apply