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Historical Solar Eclipses

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June 30, 1954

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Observations during this eclipse led to the discovery of the outermost layer of the solar atmosphere, the corona.

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February 26, 1979

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One of the rare occasions where a total solar eclipse was visible from the mainland United States, leading to widespread viewing parties.

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February 16, 1980

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This solar eclipse's path of totality passed through Kenya, leading to one of the largest eclipse expeditions to Africa.

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July 11, 1991

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One of the longest total solar eclipses in the 20th century, which prompted widespread observation efforts particularly in Baja California, Mexico.

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March 7, 1970

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Notable for its path over the eastern United States, leading to widespread observation and scientific study.

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August 11, 1999

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The last total solar eclipse of the millennium, visible in Europe and Asia, known for the wide coverage of live broadcasts and numerous scientific studies.

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May 29, 1919

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Historically significant for the confirmation of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity by Sir Arthur Eddington's observations.

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May 28, 1900

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Visible over the Southern United States, it spurred one of the earliest comprehensive eclipse expeditions.

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October 24, 1995

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Notable for the hybrid eclipse path, where some regions saw an annular eclipse while others saw a total eclipse.

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August 21, 2017

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The 'Great American Eclipse' was the first total eclipse to cross the entire continental U.S. from coast to coast in almost a century.

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January 24, 1925

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Known as the 'Great New York City Eclipse,' it generated significant public interest and became a media sensation.

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July 22, 2009

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The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting up to 6 minutes and 39 seconds in some locations.

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