A phenomenon in which the sun and moon compete for space in the sky. In the quaint town of Lumaria, where nights were adorned with a cascade of stars, an unusual event was whispered through hushed conversations—the Eclipse Sprint. It was said that once in a century, the sun and moon engaged in a celestial race, momentarily clashing for dominance in the azure canvas.

On the eve of the anticipated phenomenon, the townsfolk gathered in the open fields, their eyes fixed on the heavens. The air buzzed with a blend of...