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Historical Solar Eclipses
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June 30, 1954
Observations during this eclipse led to the discovery of the outermost layer of the solar atmosphere, the corona.
February 26, 1979
One of the rare occasions where a total solar eclipse was visible from the mainland United States, leading to widespread viewing parties.
February 16, 1980
This solar eclipse's path of totality passed through Kenya, leading to one of the largest eclipse expeditions to Africa.
July 11, 1991
One of the longest total solar eclipses in the 20th century, which prompted widespread observation efforts particularly in Baja California, Mexico.
March 7, 1970
Notable for its path over the eastern United States, leading to widespread observation and scientific study.
August 11, 1999
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.
May 29, 1919
Historically significant for the confirmation of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity by Sir Arthur Eddington's observations.
May 28, 1900
Visible over the Southern United States, it spurred one of the earliest comprehensive eclipse expeditions.
October 24, 1995
Notable for the hybrid eclipse path, where some regions saw an annular eclipse while others saw a total eclipse.
August 21, 2017
The 'Great American Eclipse' was the first total eclipse to cross the entire continental U.S. from coast to coast in almost a century.
January 24, 1925
Known as the 'Great New York City Eclipse,' it generated significant public interest and became a media sensation.
July 22, 2009
The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting up to 6 minutes and 39 seconds in some locations.
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