Total Solar Eclipse on 22 July 2009
From NASA (National Aeronautics And Space Administration) website show that on 22 July 2009, a total Solar eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses half of Earth. The path of the Moon's umbral shadow begins in India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. After leaving mainland Asia, the path crosses Japan's Ryukyu Islands and curves southeast through the Pacific Ocean where the maximum duration of totality reaches 6 min 39 seconds. A partial eclipse is seen within the much broader path of the Moon's penumbral shadow, which includes most of eastern Asia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Ocean. You can refer to more information regarding the total Solar eclipse of the Sun from NASA website.
Below photos share from China friends. Some of the countries are not able to take those pretty total Solar eclipse today 22 July 2009, and lets share with you here.
Total Solar Eclipse! 22 July 2009!
