A once if a life time moment for most of us !!
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The moon passes between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on the earth's surface and covering the sun partially or completely - resulting in an eclipse.
Details Here
Here's what's gonna occur -
Check up these sites for additional details
Wiki
Nasa - 22 July 2009
And check up a dazzling pic of an earlier total solar eclipse!!
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