... Eclipse in African Skies . ... Yesterday, for a brief few minutes, a total eclipse of the Sun brought darkness to southern Africa's daytime skies. During this first total solar eclipse of the third millennium webcast sites were swamped, but sun-watchers along the eclipse path enjoyed clear weather and reported fantastic views. ... A total eclipse of the Sun is that special geocentric celestial event where the Moon passes exactly in front of the solar disk. ... Around The Arches Cluster . ...