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Some Fun Facts About Solar Eclipses

• The longest duration for a total solar eclipse is 7.5 minutes.
• A total solar eclipse is not noticeable until the Sun is more than 90 percent covered by the Moon. At 99 percent coverage, daytime lighting resembles local twilight.
• Eclipse shadows travel at 1,100 miles per hour at the equator and up to Read the rest of this entry »