A Special U.S. Navy Squadron Photographed the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in 1905

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Source: The New York Times
Published: 2026-08-13 05:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Europe, Military & Defence, Energy, World News, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict
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The last total solar eclipse visible from Spain was nearly 121 years ago, and, just like this year, it drew crowds from around the world. Among the spectators for the event, on Aug. 30, 1905, were the crews of three warships sent by the U.S. military to take high-definition photographs of the sun’s corona.
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