BBC News - Total solar eclipse crosses South PacificA total
solar eclipse has crossed the South Pacific, with thousands of tourists and scientists gathered on Chile's Easter Island to witness it.
The
eclipse, which was only visible from small sections of land, ended over southern parts of Chile and Argentina.
The
eclipse started at 1815 GMT about 700km (440 miles) south-east of Tonga, and reached Easter Island by 2011 GMT.
The population of the island - a Unesco World Heritage site - doubled to about 8,000 for the event.
Some forecasters had warned that cloudy skies could dash hopes of a clear view of the
eclipse.
But as the moment neared on Easter Island, stormy weather gave way to bright sunshine. - BBC Online
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