Hale-Bopp Daylight Eclipse Visible in Asia, March 9, 1997
Comet Hale–Bopp: Observers in China, Mongolia and eastern Siberia are treated to a rare double feature as an eclipse permits Hale-Bopp to be seen during the day.
Date: March 9, 1997
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