Total Solar Eclipse 22 july 2009

I suggest that you watch the parts after 7 minutes 50 seconds.
22 july 2009, wednesday. a total eclipse of the sun is visible strating from India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, China and Japan's Ryukyu Islands. And curves southeast through the Pacific Ocean where the maximum duration of the totality reaches 6 minute 39 seconds. But places like most of the eastern Asia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Ocean, can only see a partial eclipse.

There are many other types of solar eclipse. And the one happenning today is the longest total solar eclipse to be occour in this 21st century from its type. That means, if you miss this time, then you will have to wait until 13 June 2132 for the next same type of solar eclipse as today to occur.

And i want to add one more thing, the total solar eclipse looks just like an eye from far, reminding me of 'lord of the rings' but a more friendly eye i would say. Then, when the moon start to move away from the sun, i think maybe there is a few sweet couples out there, took the opportunity to say "may you marry me?" because it looks just like a ring. =)