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Total Solar Eclipse explained in 90 seconds

19 March 2015 Last updated at 10:58 GMT

Northern Europe will experience a rare solar eclipse on Friday morning, March 20.

The northern end experience a total solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow on the surface of the earth.

But in many places further south will also enjoy the taste of the rare spectacle.

This explains the BBC passed this celestial event and how to safely observe - in 90 seconds.

Video of John Galliver and Victoria Gill

The BBC provides live coverage of the eclipse 0730GMT Friday, March 20.

WARNING: Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with cameras, telescopes, eyeglasses DEVICES OF ANY KIND, UNLESS said it is safe. The sunset with proper precautions can cause serious damage to eyes.

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