A solar eclipse drew crowds to the historic Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in rural Spain last Wednesday.
Key facts
- •The eclipse took place in Duratón, Spain, about 60 miles north of Madrid.
- •The event provided more than 1.5 minutes of totality.
- •Over 100 people gathered at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption to view the eclipse.
- •The church is located near a Visigothic cemetery and the ruins of the Roman city of Confloenta.
- •The eclipse occurred last Wednesday.
A solar eclipse occurred last Wednesday in Duratón, Spain, a location situated approximately 60 miles north of Madrid. Observers gathered at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption to view the event, which provided more than 1.5 minutes of totality.
Gathering at a historic site
The site, which features a Romanesque church dating to the 12th or 13th century, attracted over 100 people, including local residents, tourists, and photographers. The area is also home to a Visigothic cemetery and the nearby ruins of the Roman city of Confloenta.
The eclipse experience
As the Moon obscured the Sun less than an hour before sunset, the church bells rang and the crowd cheered. The solar corona appeared as a white halo over the church before the Sun returned to view.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ars Technica.
