Leipzig during a solar eclipse. Historical artwork showing the city of Leipzig, Germany, during the solar eclipse of 3rd May 1715. The city can be see

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Leipzig during a solar eclipse. Historical artwork showing the city of Leipzig, Germany, during the solar eclipse of 3rd May 1715. The city can be seen at back, surrounded by its city wall, with people going about their lives in the foreground. The moon can be seen passing in front of the sun at top right.

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Size: 6253px × 2835px
Photo credit: © ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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