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1.
When does a solar eclipse occur?
2.
During a total solar eclipse, how long on average is the sun totally darkened?
3.
A total solar eclipse can be seen only in certain parts of the world and only areas that lie in the so-called path of totality can view a total eclipse. Approximately how wide is this path?
4.
Ancient Chinese astronomers thought that solar eclipses were caused by what event?
5.
What scientist used observations from a total solar eclipse to support one of his most important theories?
6.
What do scientists call an eclipse where only the middle of the sun darkens, leaving a bright ring around the edges?
