• Question: How many years are there in between solar eclypses?

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      Asked by Pie man to Elizabeth on 16 Mar 2015.
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        Elizabeth Cooper answered on 16 Mar 2015:


        Approximately once every 18 months a total solar eclipse is visible from some place on the Earth. It just depends where you live.

        You will be able to see one on the 20th March this week so make sure you get the special glasses and find out what the best time to view it is in you area as they expect there will not be another one for 75 years!

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