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The moon passes between the sun and the earth during a total solar eclipse in the northern Indian city of Varanasi July 22, 2009. A total solar eclipse began its flight on Wednesday across a narrow path of Asia, where it was expected to darken the skies for millions of people for more than six minutes in some places. [Agencies]
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