This time, however, a total eclipse will be visible in a thin strip from Iran to the Pacific ocean, cutting through the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

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While a total eclipse is safe enough for the naked eye, gazing directly at a partial eclipse -- even one in which 99% of the sun is covered -- is a definite no-no.

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But it was in the late 70s, while working for ABC in Australia on a radio project, that Fontana's future path as a sound artist begun, when experiencing a total eclipse of the sun in a rainforest.

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Foreigners who visited Jiuquan on August 1st to view a total solar eclipse from a site nearby had to register with the police to use the road.

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There is a total solar eclipse this year on 23 November but it will only be visible from Antarctica.

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It's also the first time in more than 30 years that a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse are happening on the same day.

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This year's September 27 marks three important lunar events -- a supermoon, a total lunar eclipse and Asia's Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival.

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Tyler, known for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero, " finished in 19th place.

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Afridi found able support in the form of Inzamam-ul-Haq as they shared a third wicket stand of 68 off 87 balls, to help their side to eclipse Zimbabwe's total of 199 for nine off 50 overs.

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New York's record low for points in a playoff game is 67, and it took until 1:39 remained for the Knicks to eclipse that total at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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