The longest solar eclipse is about 7 minutes 40 seconds.
The eclipse of July 22, 2009 will be the longest eclipse this century.
The longest duration of a total eclipse is 7 minutes 29 seconds.
The longest solar eclipse on record occurred on July 22, 2009. This total solar eclipse lasted for approximately 6 minutes and 38 seconds at its maximum point along the path of totality. It was visible across parts of India, China, and the Pacific Ocean, making it a significant event for both scientists and eclipse enthusiasts.
Never. The longest ever solar eclipse will be on 16 July 2186 and will alst just over 7 minutes.
2009.... there was one this year.... check youtube write 2009 solar eclipse... it was the longest eclipse of the 21st century
The solar eclipse of 22 July 2009 was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the coast of Southeast Asia.
A total solar eclipse typically lasts the longest among the different types of eclipses. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, and the longest duration of totality can reach up to about 7 minutes and 30 seconds. However, the exact duration can vary based on the specific circumstances of the eclipse, including the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun. In contrast, partial and annular eclipses have shorter durations of obscuration.
eclipse is of two kinds- solar eclipse and lunar eclipse
A solar eclipse.
Actually the 8 minute long solar eclipse was a world record for the longest one therefore solar eclipses are not usually 8 minutes long.
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.
the two kind of eclipse are solar eclipse and lonar eclipse..lonar and solar