| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/barrington-illinois-family-spain-2026-solar-eclipse/ |
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A family from Barrington, Illinois, traveled to Spain to witness the 2026 total
solar eclipse, continuing a tradition that's been going for more than half a
century.
It started out with a station wagon and a cloudy sky, but by now the
Messerschmidts have become certified solar eclipse chasers.
The...