Solar eclipse of September 7, 1858
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A total solar eclipse
occurred on September 7, 1858.
It was visible across South America
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Emmanuel Liais
from Brazil
Solar eclipse
As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun as viewed from a location on Earth. This can happen only during a new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. At least...
occurred on September 7, 1858.
It was visible across South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
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Emmanuel Liais
Emmanuel Liais
Emmanuel Liais was a French astronomer, botanist and explorer who spent many years in Brazil.He was born in Cherbourg, the son of a wealthy family in the shipbuilding industry....
from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...