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In Bodø, Norway some transparent clouds made the partial solar eclipse of June 1-2, 2011, look more dramatic. Observed with a H-alpha filter, more details on the sun are visible. The rare 'midnight eclipse' began on Thursday, June 2, 2011, but crossed the International Date Line to end on Wednesday, June 1.

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In Bodø, Norway some transparent clouds made the partial solar eclipse of June 1-2, 2011, look more dramatic. Observed with a H-alpha filter, more details on the sun are visible. The rare "midnight eclipse" began on Thursday, June 2, 2011, but crossed the International Date Line to end on Wednesday, June 1.

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  • In Bodø, Norway some transparent clouds made the partial solar eclipse of June 1-2, 2011, look more dramatic. Observed with a H-alpha filter, more details on the sun are visible. The rare 'midnight eclipse' began on Thursday, June 2, 2011, but crossed the International Date Line to end on Wednesday, June 1.
  • Photographer and skywatcher Bernt Olsen snapped this view of the partial solar eclipse of June 1-2, 2011 just during the 'midnight sun' in Tromso, Norway. The partial solar eclipse was dubbed a 'midnight' eclipse as its viewing path crossed the International Date Line across far northern latitudes.
  • Photographer and skywatcher Svetlana Kulkova snapped this view of the partial solar eclipse of June 1-2, 2011 just after sunrise on June 2 from Bratsk, Russia. The partial solar eclipse was dubbed a 'midnight' eclipse as its viewing path crossed the International Date Line.
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