On Aug 1,2008, a total solar eclipse occurred as the new moon moved in between the earth and the sun.The moon's umbral shadow fell on parts of Canada,Greenland,China,Russia,Mongolia and the Arctic Ocean.The total solar eclipse was seen live on the internet.And it was a joy to behold the fantastic natural phenomenon.If you missed this wonderful sight in your country,do not fret,as you can watch it here at the recorded webcast of exploratorium.edu which sent their team to the northwestern part of China close to the Mongolian border.
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