TOP 10 NIGHT SKY EVENTS FOR 2009: July 22

By Alan Dyer

3. Total Eclipse of the Sun - July 22

Nothing compares to the sight of the moon covering the sun during a total eclipse. You'll have to travel halfway around the world to see this event, but the view will definitely be worth it!

This year's total solar eclipse traces only a narrow path across Asia and the South Pacific, but holds the distinction of having the longest totality (when the moon fully blocks the sun) of any total eclipse of the 21st century.

Adventurous eclipse chasers will be able to watch a whopping 6 minutes and 39 seconds of totality.

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