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Horoscope for Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Extra Extra Editorial
Cross-spectrum analysis, synthesized with AI from 22 sources · Updated
A total solar eclipse crossed Europe on August 12-13, 2026, with the path of totality passing through Spain and other parts of the continent. The event drew large crowds of observers across multiple countries who gathered to witness the astronomical phenomenon. Major media outlets across the political spectrum documented the eclipse through photographs and video coverage, capturing the moment when the Moon blocked the Sun's light. The eclipse lasted approximately 59 seconds in some locations, such as Segovia, Spain. This represented a significant celestial event for European observers, with the previous comparable eclipse in the region occurring in 1999.
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the visual spectacle and scientific significance of the eclipse, leading with striking photography and video documentation from multiple vantage points across Europe. These sources treated the event as a major cultural moment worthy of substantial multimedia coverage, with outlets like NPR, The Atlantic, and the New York Times dedicating significant resources to capturing and presenting images of the phenomenon. The framing centered on the eclipse as a shared human experience and scientific marvel.
Center and independent outlets provided straightforward documentation of the eclipse with emphasis on the scale of public participation and geographic scope of visibility. These sources balanced visual coverage with factual reporting about timing, duration, and locations where the eclipse was most visible. The approach was more data-oriented, focusing on where crowds gathered and how the event unfolded across different regions.
Right-leaning outlets provided minimal coverage of the eclipse event itself, with available sources offering brief mentions within broader news roundups or focusing on when the next eclipse would occur. The coverage was notably sparse compared to other political segments, suggesting lower editorial prioritization of the astronomical event.
Key Differences
- Left-leaning outlets invested substantially in multimedia eclipse coverage with dedicated photo essays and video documentation, while right-leaning sources relegated the event to brief news mentions or future-focused questions about subsequent eclipses.
- Center outlets balanced visual documentation with factual reporting about crowd sizes and geographic details, whereas left outlets emphasized the aesthetic and scientific wonder of the phenomenon.
- Coverage volume shows a stark disparity: 12 left-leaning sources versus only 3 right-leaning sources, suggesting different editorial judgments about the newsworthiness of major astronomical events.
How this story is being covered
Extra Extra has grouped 22 reports on this story from 19 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 12 left-leaning, 7 center, and 3 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 88 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 17 of the 19 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 2 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 23 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: Chicago Sun-Times, MassLive, WIRED, The Atlantic, El País (English), NPR, New York Times, CBS News, Democracy Now!, Slate, Associated Press, Euronews, France 24, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, SWI swissinfo.ch, Forbes, WORLD, The Sun (UK).
Left(12)
Chicago Sun-TimesBAug 13, 5:01 AM
Horoscope for Thursday, August 13, 2026
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MassLiveBAug 13, 7:00 AM
Religion Notes: Aug. 13, 2026
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WIREDBAug 12, 10:47 PM
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse
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The AtlanticAAug 12, 7:48 PM
Photos: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026
In Western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.
El País (English)BAug 12, 6:50 PM
The total eclipse in Spain, in pictures
The astronomical event crossed the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, with totality visible only along a narrow west-to-east corridor
NPRAAug 13, 1:38 AM
Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse
Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland and Spain,
New York TimesAAug 13, 6:11 AM
See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
CBS NewsBAug 13, 1:54 AM
Watch: Total solar eclipse mesmerizes crowds throughout Europe
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Democracy Now!BAug 12, 12:00 PM
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SlateBAug 12, 10:00 AM
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NPRAAug 13, 6:04 AM
Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
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SlateBAug 12, 4:00 PM
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Center(7)
Associated PressAAug 13, 4:01 AM
Solar eclipse 2026: Breathtaking photos capture the Moon's mesmerising dance with the Sun - India TV News
Solar eclipse 2026: Breathtaking photos capture the Moon's mesmerising dance with the Sun India TV News
EuronewsBAug 13, 8:36 AM
Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe
Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.
France 24AAug 13, 8:56 AM
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, i
CNBCBAug 13, 7:51 AM
In pictures: Europe sees best solar eclipse since 1999
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland and Spain on Aug. 12, while much of Europe saw a partial eclipse and businesses benefited from demand.
Yahoo FinanceBAug 12, 10:00 AM
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SWI swissinfo.chAAug 13, 6:18 AM
Large crowds gathered across Switzerland to watch solar eclipse
Applause rang out across Switzerland as the solar eclipse reached its peak at around 8:20pm. Armed with solar eclipse glasses, camping chairs and high spirits, many people turned out to watch the sky
ForbesBAug 13, 2:29 AM
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Right(3)
WORLDCAug 13, 8:03 AM
Thursday morning news: August 13, 2026 - wng.org
Thursday morning news: August 13, 2026 wng.org
WORLDCAug 13, 8:03 AM
The World and Everything in It: August 13, 2026 - wng.org
The World and Everything in It: August 13, 2026 wng.org
The Sun (UK)CAug 13, 9:02 AM
When is the next UK solar eclipse? How long it is until the August 2026 phenomenon will be repeated
THE UK witnessed the most significant solar eclipse in decades on Wednesday. It delivered the fullest coverage for a partial solar eclipse seen from these shores since 1999, when parts of Cornwall and
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