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Head to Australia This November to NOT See the Sun

Many people flock Down Under to bask in the sun, but now Australia has become a destination to also soak up some shade. According to NASA, some parts of the earth will be able to view a total solar eclipse this November. November 13th to be exact. The majority of Australia will be able to view, at least, a partial eclipse of the largest star.

According to NASA's website dedicated to the planetary phenomenon, the northern half of Oz will be able to witness the moon blocking our view of the sun. To be even more specific, the tropical city of Cairns will be one of the places to be in November. The sun's ray will be blocked by the moon for about 60 seconds casting an eerie twilight on most of the region, given clear skies.

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So Asia, How Did That Total Solar Eclipse Go?

Last night, or at 8:53am in China, a total solar eclipse covered much of Southeast Asia in daytime darkness for just over 6 minutes. Specifically affecting eastern China, Nepal and India, the eclipse was the longest of the 21st century thus far and made for some great photographer meet-ups.

In Shanghai, a group gathered for a unique brunch on the roof of the famous M On The Bund Restaurant to capture the spectacle; ChinaTravel.net then points out their amazing photos—of the eclipse itself and then of the resulting, eerie darkness.

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Chase An Eclipse From 44,000 Feet Above Sea Level

If you're an astronomy enthusiast and have anywhere between $600 and $1,600 to throw around, say goodbye to recession travel and hello to your very own eclipse-chasing flight adventure.

On July 22nd, if you haven't already heard, there's going to be a total eclipse visible across Southeast Asia. In the past, the best a tourist could do was fly to the region and watch it from the ground, but Indian company Eclipse Chasers Athenaeum has put together a package that lets people get a little closer to this rare celestial event—41,000 feet closer.

Passengers will be flown above the clouds in a new JetLite 737-700, at which point the airplane will chart a path directly below the moon's shadow. At exactly 6:26am local time, the flight will intercept the shadow, providing about 3 minutes worth of eclipse viewing.

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Escape to Lunar Eclipse Watching Spots

Tomorrow brings a pretty cool summer event - a full-on lunar eclipse. The longest in seven years, this one promises brilliant shades of orange and red as the earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking out the sun's light.

Another bonus? It's perfect for summer travelers as this one will be viewable all across the U.S. True, you might have to wake up on the earlier side to catch it, but it's worth it, whether you're on the beach in Cali or camping in VT.

On the west coast, check out the skies around 2:52 a.m., in Denver around 3:52 a.m., in St.Louis at 4:52 a.m. and in New York at 5:52 a.m. Keep in mind that if you're viewing from the Left Coast, you'll have optimal sighting as you'll be able to see the entire thing from start to finish. On the east coast viewers will only have about a half-hour, before the sun begins to rise and the moon sets.

Related Stories:
· Your guide to the total lunar eclipse [MSNBC]

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