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Records of solar eclipses date back to ancient civilizations, with the earliest known records found in China, Babylon, and Greece. These events have been meticulously documented throughout history, with significant advancements in the 20th century. The path of totality, where the Moon's shadow falls on Earth, is approximately 100 miles wide and covers a specific region. Solar eclipses occur about twice a year, but most are partial, with total eclipses visible from a specific location on Earth about once every 360 years. The study of solar eclipses has led to a deeper understanding of the Sun's corona, the Moon's orbit, and the Earth's rotation. With the advent of technology, scientists can now predict solar eclipses with high accuracy, allowing for extensive research and observation. The most recent total solar eclipse visible from North America occurred on August 21, 2017, and was witnessed by millions. The next total solar eclipse visible from North America is expected to occur on April 8, 2024. According to NASA, there are approximately 2.4 solar eclipses per year, but only about 0.5 are total eclipses. The longest total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred on July 11, 1991, and lasted for 6 minutes and 53 seconds. The ancient Greek philosopher [[aristotle|Aristotle]] was one of the first to record a solar eclipse, which occurred on April 3, 373 BCE. The Chinese astronomer [[shi-shen|Shi Shen]] also recorded a solar eclipse in 2134 BCE, making it one of the earliest known records of a solar eclipse.