Chasing totality: eclipse hunters chase a fleeting moment of darkness across continents
Skywatchers like Mark Griffiths, Samantha and Gregory Phillips-Brown, and Andrew Wills drive and fly across Europe and nearby regions to witness a rare total solar eclipse, turning a two-minute event into a globetrotting pursuit fueled by high-end gear, planning communities, and a shared sense of awe at witnessing the Sun disappear behind the Moon.