Annular solar eclipse a real crowd-puller


KUALA LUMPUR: The last annular solar eclipse sighted in the country was 21 years ago and Malaysians had the opportunity to witness this unique and rare natural phenomenon again, particularly in Tanjung Piai, Johor and Serian, Sarawak.

The annular solar eclipse, last occurred on Aug 22,1998 in Mersing, Johor, attracted the public who took the opportunity to witness the celestial wonder.

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