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Concorde 001 intercepts the path of a total solar eclipse and follows the moon's shadow, experiencing the longest total eclipse observation.

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1973 Concorde eclipse flight

Longest total solar eclipse observation

On 30 June 1973, the supersonic jet Concorde 001 intercepted the path of a total solar eclipse and followed the path of totality as it crossed Africa. This feat allowed the passengers to experience a total solar eclipse for 74 minutes, the longest-ever total eclipse observation.…
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June 30

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June 30 is the 181st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 184 days remain until the end of the year.
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