A total solar eclipse occurred on May 29, 1919. With a maximum duration of totality of 6 minutes 51 seconds, it was one of the longest solar eclipses of the 20th century. It was visible throughout most of South America and Africa as a partial eclipse. Totality occurred through a narrow path across central Brazil after sunrise, across the Atlantic ocean and into south central Africa ending near sunset in eastern Africa. (more from wikipedia).
Solar eclipse coming on May 20: How to see the sun's 'ring of fire'
Just two weeks after the huge "supermoon" wowed skywatchers around the world, the heavens will offer up another observing treat ? a solar eclipse on May 20 that should be visible from much of western North America. The May 20 event is what's known as ...
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