Shadow on the Sun: A Week of Discord and Devastation The rare spectacle of a solar eclipse cast an otherworldly glow over parts of Europe, but it was not the only celestial event to dominate the news this week.
In Colombia, a massive earthquake struck, leaving destruction and death in its wake. Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers continued their campaign of violence against Palestinian civilians.
The juxtaposition of these events is striking. A solar eclipse, by definition a rare occurrence, inspired wonder and curiosity among those who witnessed it.