Total Solar Eclipse 2008
August 4th 2008 01:58
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Image sequence of the total eclipse: N.A.S.A Image
On August 1, a total solar eclipse occurred in parts of Canada, northern Greenland, the Arctic, central Russia, Mongolia and China. The eclipse swept across Earth in a narrow path that began in Canada’s northern territory of Nunavut and ended in northern China’s Silk Road region.
The last total solar eclipse visible in Australia was in June 1974 (South-west WA) and October 1976 (South-eastern SA, VIC and parts of NSW). The next one in Australia won't be until 2012.
Watching an eclipse for me was exciting and eerie, to see the moon covering the sun and the sky becoming dark the birds head for the trees as if the day is ended, for me an experience worth remembering.
How long does an eclipse last?
The longest duration so far of a total solar eclipse is 7 minutes 31 seconds. These eclipses tend to happen in June and July when the sun is farthest from the earth, thus the sun appears smaller in the sky and is covered by the moon for longer period.
You can watch the eclipse videos click on links below
Watch the total eclipse from china
Visit NASA 2008 Eclipse Archive
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