obscure the view of the Sun. 2. Total Eclipse -2 nd Contact (C2): The Moon covers the Sun and the umbra occurs. Observers may be able to see Bailey's Beads and/or the diamond ring. 3. Totality and Maximum Eclipse -3 rd Contact (C3): The Moon completely obstructs the view of the Sun. The midpoint of totality is the maximum of the eclipse. 4. Total Eclipse Ends -4 th Contact (C4): The Moon begins to move away from the Sun and continue its path. 5. Partial Eclipse Ends -5 th Contact (C5): The Moon does not continue to overlap the Sun, the eclipse ends.

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