A total solar eclipse passing over Asia [Pics] Print E-mail

Wednesday, 22 July 2009 07:45

A total solar eclipse brought darkness to many places in Asia. Scientist from the National Astronomical Observatories in China confirmed that the weather was clear enough to see the complete duration of the solar eclipse.

Here are some photos of solar eclipse across Asia.

Solar eclipse is seen in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality:


A partial solar eclipse is seen through a razor wire fence on
Combat Operation Outpost (COP) McClain in Logar Province
in Afghanistan
:


Solar eclipse in New Delhi, capital of India:

 

Solar eclipse is seen in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region:

 

Solar eclipse is seen in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's
Gansu Province:

Photos by Reuters/Xinhua/Hao Tongqian