Minskers to see biggest solar eclipse in 16 years on March 20

The biggest solar eclipse in 16 years will be observed in Minsk on Friday, March 20. It will start at 1.06 p.m.

A full eclipse will be observed in the north of the Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic, tvr.by reports. Belarusians will see a 70% eclipse that will last for about 3 minutes. By the way, it will be possible to see Venus with the naked eye during the eclipse.

The next similar solar eclipse will be observed only in 2033.

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