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Second longest solar eclipse observed across world
The second longest solar eclipse in recorded history darkened Nouakchott Mauritania as totality lasted 7 minutes 4 seconds. Scientists chased shadows from Brazil to Africa with Concorde flights and high altitude craft while locals watched in the morning hush and priests called prayers.
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Nouakchott
Mauritani
Chinguetti
Brazil
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Madagascar
Indian Ocean
France
Yugoslavia
Cape of Good Hope
South Africa
Loiyengalani
Lake
Kenya
Torrejon Air Force Base
Spain
North
Gap
Mauritania