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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

Photo A total solar eclipse in Thimphu, Bhutan, on July 22nd, 2009. Another such eclipse - a rare occurrence - is happening today in northern Australia and mid-Oceania. (Photo by Gelay Jamtsho)

A total solar eclipse in Thimphu, Bhutan, on July 22nd, 2009. Another such eclipse - a rare occurrence - is happening today in northern Australia and mid-Oceania. (Photo by Gelay Jamtsho)

# Posted at 12:31 pm Pacific