What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
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"I'll be honest, it's like an addiction now."
— Mark Griffiths , Other
"It was such a phenomenal experience to see the Sun start going dark and hear, suddenly, the birds stop chirping."
— Samantha Phillips-Brown , Other
"They really didn't know what was happening, didn't know how long it was going to last... it must have been quite terrifying for them, in a way."
— Gregory Phillips-Brown , Other
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For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
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