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3D Eclipse Path: Solar Eclipse 1971, August 20–21

Path and Visibility — August 20–21, 1971 Partial Solar Eclipse

2D Map

What Does the Globe Show?

The map shows where the partial solar eclipse on August 20–21, 1971 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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