Total eclipse of the sun

In a total solar eclipse, the difference between 92% and 100% is everything. At 92% the sky goes a bit weird and those with glasses see a small solar crescent. Curmudgeons remain unimpressed. At 95% the solar disc is still aflame but sunset appears to be approaching early. At 98% the daylight dims and, if you're watching safely, the crescent shrinks to a toenail. At 99% the horizon darkens, distant streetlamps come alight and everyone notices something is afoot. But only at 100% does the magic happen as the sun blinks out, the moon is surrounded by a fiery corona and night comes to day. This solar spectacle is like nothing else you will ever see, should you be lucky enough to ever see it. I'd only previously seen the clouded-out version courtesy of Cornwall 1999, but Spain 2026 thankfully delivered the full-on phenomenon with not a cloud in the sky from start to finish. How lucky was I? Apologies, I wasn't focusing on taking great photos, I was watching the 64 second miracle with the…