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How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999

More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.

Published August 12, 2026, 7:37 PM
Updated August 12, 2026, 7:45 PM1.9K
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How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999

More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.

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