What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?
Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
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"First contact is when the edge of the moon touches the edge of the sun and after first contact, you will very quickly see the moon start to bite the sun."
— Dr Jean Dean , Academic
"The darkness brought by the eclipse would be eerie."
— Chris Cooke , Academic
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