A big day for those questioning the earth’s shape? Eclipses are a sticky point, and make for some interesting conversations on how they work on either model.
The total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Indonesia including Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi, and from locations in the Pacific Ocean.Observers in northern and eastern Australia, in South Asia, and in East Asia will be able to see a partial eclipse.The eclipse will begin at 23:19 UTC on March 8, 2016, and its maximum point will take place at 01:59 UTC on March 9, 2016. Totality will last for 4 minutes and 9 seconds.