(L)A total solar eclipse is seen in Jiuquan, in China`s western Gansu province Friday Aug 1, 2008. Millions of Chinese along the ancient Silk Road gathered Friday to gaze at a total solar eclipse, an event traditionally fraught with superstitious meaning coming one week before the start of the Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo) (R) Partial solar eclipse is seen next to the Independence monument in Almaty, Kazakhstan August 1, 2008.(Reuters Photo)

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