Total Eclipses in Asia

This section details the eclipses of 2008 and 2009, mainly because a large part of those eclipses occur across Asia.

Maybe you have no interest in astronomical events but even if that is the case, at least try to see a total solar eclipse sometime in your life. They are truly spectacular events and many people become eclipse chasers, so keen they become to experience such a wonderful natural event again and again.

The 2009 eclipse will be particularly stunning due to the fact it will have the longest duration of totality of any eclipse this century. The 2008 and 2009 events are a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of an eclipse, so read on and decide for yourselves if you'll make the journey. Maybe you'll even find that you already live in the path of one of the eclipses...

July 22 2009 Eclipse
August 1 2008 Eclipse