Rare Solar Eclipse Seen in Africa

A full solar eclipse passed over Africa on Sunday, briefly darkening skies as it moved across the continent. The moon began partially blocking out the sun over the central Atlantic early Sunday morning and built to a full eclipse before becoming visible in west Africa. The best land viewing happened in Gabon, where people were able to see the event for more than a minute. The full eclipse was only visible along a narrow path in Africa that ended over Ethiopia and Somalia. A partial eclipse ...

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