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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

1979 is an Eclipse Year – Good Seeing!

Record #:
9279
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Abstract:
On February 26, 1979, the last total solar eclipse until 2017 will be seen in North America. North Carolinians will only get to view a partial eclipse in 1979, during which the sun will be between 55% and 60% covered by the moon. Viewing times range from 11 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. depending on in what part of the state you are.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 46 Issue 8, Jan 1979, p21-22, il, map