The moon blocks the sun during a total solar eclipse in La Higuera, Chile Source: AAP
Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world's best locations to witness the total solar eclipse.
Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world's best locations to witness the total solar eclipse.
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