Solar eclipse of August 22, 1979

An annular eclipse occurred on August 22, 1979. The eclipse occurs when Moon through Earth and Sun so totally or partially obscuring the image of the day for spectators on the ground. The annular eclipse occurs when diameter months younger than the Sun is blocking most of the sun and the sun, such as annulus to look at the ring. Annular eclipse complete the total eclipse over thousands of miles from land.