Longest solar eclipse for 1000 years

It was reported that the solar eclipse on 15 January lasted 11 minutes and 8 seconds, setting a record that will not be beaten until December 23, 3043!

Take a look..

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A Chinese couple watches the solar eclipse over Zhengzhou, in the country’s central Henan province.

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The skies over Hongdao, China, where the spectacular ‘ring of fire’ could be seen. The eclipse was annular, meaning the Moon blocked most of the Sun’s middle.

If you’re interested in reading the full report on the solar eclipse, click here.

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