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3D Eclipse Path: Solar Eclipse 1972, January 16

Path and Visibility — January 16, 1972 Annular Solar Eclipse

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What Does the Globe Show?

The map shows where the annular solar eclipse on January 16, 1972 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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