Solar Eclipses in Histor

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  1. 3. In 1504, Christopher Columbus used knowledge of an impending eclipse to frighten natives on this island (6 letters)
  2. 4. A solar eclipse in 29 AD is thought by some to coincide with the crucifixion of this religious figure (5 letters)
  3. 7. The year 2017 saw the first total eclipse in the U.S. since 1979, nicknamed the "Great ______ Eclipse" (6 letters)
  4. 8. The longest total eclipse in recent history occurred in July 2009, lasting over six minutes in this country (5 letters)
  5. 9. The year 1133 eclipse was so significant it was later referred to as the death omen of this English king (6 letters)
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  1. 1. This famous philosopher supposedly predicted an eclipse during the Battle of Halys in 585 BC, leading to peace (6 letters)
  2. 2. In 1919, during a solar eclipse, this scientist's theory of relativity was confirmed by observing the deflection of starlight (7 letters)
  3. 5. What emperor halted his invasion of Lydia due to an eclipse, marking one of history's strangest battle halts? (7 letters)
  4. 6. In 1912, this famous British polar explorer observed a solar eclipse during an Antarctic expedition (7 letters)
  5. 7. An eclipse in this region in 763 BC is recorded as having caused panic and religious reforms (6 letters)