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Science Total solar eclipse on August 1, 2008, in Northern Hemisphere
Science Total solar eclipse on August 1, 2008, in Northern Hemisphere | Total solar eclipse on August 1, 2008, in Northern Hemisphere |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Friday, 01 August 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 When the photosphere of the Sun is completely covered by the Moon, then "totality" begins. Just before totality, the last flash of sunlight occurs, what is called the diamond ring effect. Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsIt is very dangerous to view the Sun directly. To make sure you observe solar eclipses safely, please go to the NASA website “Eye Safety During Solar Eclipses.” For more information, check out the NASA Eclipse Web Site “Total Solar Eclipse of 2008 August 01.” To watch/listen the live Webcast of the August 1, 2008 total solar eclipse, go to the NASA website “Total Solar Eclipse China 2008.” For information about past and future total solar eclipses, go to "Solar Eclipses.” |
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