Total eclipse plunges Spain’s Segovia into darkness for 59 seconds of wonder (4/4)

A total solar eclipse on Wednesday plunged Spain’s Segovia into daytime darkness for 59 seconds. Perched high up on the city's iconic cathedral bell tower, locals and visitors from and wide watched, in awe, as the moon’s shadow blotted out the sun.

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Total eclipse plunges Spain’s Segovia into darkness for 59 seconds of wonder (4/4)

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