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3D Eclipse Path: Solar Eclipse 1949, October 21

Path and Visibility — October 21, 1949 Partial Solar Eclipse

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What Does the Globe Show?

The map shows where the partial solar eclipse on October 21, 1949 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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