July 22, 2008—Parts of the Northern Hemisphere will soon see a rare total solar eclipse. Find out how it works, where to watch, and more.(See photos of solar eclipses.) NEW PHOTOS: Solar Eclipse Seen Around the World August 1 >>© 2008 National Geographic; video courtesy NASA
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