Total Solar Eclipse on July 22, 2009

A total solar eclipse is going to pass over some of Earth’s most densely populated regions on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. It may become the most watched eclipse ever. The July 2009 solar eclipse will be visible in and around central India and in parts of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China.

If you are not in the area of the eclipse then you can always watch it online at http://www.live-eclipse.org/.

The solar seclipse will continue east until it reaches its maximum duration point over the Pacific Ocean. At this point the sun will be completely blocked by the moon for 6 minutes and 39 seconds!