Director of Russian-American Anti-Cancer Center at ASU commented on solar eclipse in the USA

23 August 2017 Department of Information and Media Communications
Executive director of Russian-American Anti-Cancer Center under Altai State University, Candidate of Biology Andrey I. Shapoval shared a story about American colleagues from Arizona being witnessing unique natural phenomenon.

On 21 August 2017 citizens of the United States were able to watch solar eclipse on territory of their country. Moreover, people could experience full eclipse in 14 states.

“It was the first full solar eclipse on the territory of the United States of America for 99 years in a row. It was one of the longest solar eclipses,” Andrey I. Shapoval noted. “Philip Stafford, our colleague from the University of Arizona, sent us several photos, which he had made during the solar eclipse in Arizona. Despite the fact that citizens of Arizona were only able to experience 66% partial solar eclipse, the shots turned out really amazing.” 

“It’s a pity that I had to leave America on 17 August 2017. I would have watched solar eclipse, if I had a chance. People say it was fascinating,” A.I. Shapoval summed up.

Interestingly, people will be able to experience full solar eclipse on the west of Russia on 30 March 2033.

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