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How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999

More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.

How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999
Image via BBC Science and Environment.

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More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.

Original source: BBC Science and Environment
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