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3D Eclipse Path: Solar Eclipse 1952, August 20

Path and Visibility — August 20, 1952 Annular Solar Eclipse

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What Does the Globe Show?

The map shows where the annular solar eclipse on August 20, 1952 is visible.

You can select any location to see the local type, date, and time of the eclipse. Animation showing this eclipse in your city.

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