Total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness

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A total solar eclipse plunged Antarctica from summer into darkness early today in a rare astronomical spectacle witnessed by a handful of scientists and thrill-seekers - and countless penguins.

"The visibility was excellent," said Raul Cordero of the University of Santiago de Chile , who was on site to witness "totality" at 7.46am GMT, with the "ring of fire" phase lasting just over 40 seconds.

Totality was visible only in Antarctica, experienced by a small number of scientists, experts and adventure tourists - who paid some $40,000 for the privilege.

 

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