One of the longest solar eclipses on Earth darkened the sky 50 years ago. Here's how it happened.

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Fifty years ago, on Saturday, June 30, 1973, one of the longest total eclipses of the sun in modern times took place.

One of the longest solar eclipses on Earth darkened the sky 50 years ago. Here's how it happened. : Read more

 

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From the article:
"The maximum duration of totality — 7 minutes 04 seconds — was in the Sahara Desert, not far from where Algeria, Mali and Niger meet.
The absolute maximum duration for a total eclipse is 7 minutes 31 seconds"

I witnessed the total eclipse of July 11, 1991 from a spot on the centerline in Baja, California. Duration there was 6 minutes 47 seconds. Clear weather, it was awesome.