Following the splendid total solar eclipse seen last year, an annular solar eclipse will occur on Friday. And people in more than 10 provinces of China will be able to witness the rare astronomic phenomenon.

The eclipse is expected to last a record of 11 minutes and 8 seconds at around 3 p.m. Astronomers say an eclipse lasting longer than this one won't happen until the year 3034. An Annular solar eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon's shadow is smaller than that of the visible disc of the sun.

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