The longest duration of a total eclipse is 7 minutes 29 seconds.
The total phase of a total solar eclipse is never more than 7 minutes 29 seconds, and you would need to be exactly ON the midpoint of the eclipse track to get that.
The last total solar eclipse for Dallas was Feb 20th 2008
The lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar one
The solar eclipse lasted just a few minutes and people from all around the world went to Plymouth to watch it as it was a one in a life time experience. If you have any more questions about the solar eclipse just ask =)
For Jerusalem, the last total solar eclipse was on 20th August 993 (Yes 993 not 1993)
The duration of an eclipse varies depending on the type of eclipse and specific circumstances. A total solar eclipse can last up to about 7.5 minutes at its maximum, while a lunar eclipse can last several hours, with the total phase lasting up to about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Partial eclipses and other variations have shorter durations. Overall, the length of an eclipse is influenced by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
The total phase of a solar eclipse can never last longer than 7 minutes and 29 seconds. MindOfTheLion: But why can't it be? If it occurs during a school day do they stop school to check it out?
The 2007 total solar eclipse in the US lasted for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds at its longest point. The path of totality traveled across parts of the western US, including northern California, Nevada, and Utah.
It will begin at 11:58 pm (Greenwich Mean Time), and reach total eclipse at 12:54 am (GMT). It will last for a total of 6 minutes and 39 seconds.
The last partial eclipse was 10th June 2002 The last total eclipse was 18th July 1860
The last total solar eclipse visible in Pittsburgh occurred on August 21, 2017. During this event, the city experienced a partial eclipse, with about 80% of the sun obscured. The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the United States will occur on April 8, 2024, but Pittsburgh will only experience a partial eclipse then.