Century’s longest solar eclipse

An eclipse is caused when the Moon covers the Sun completely to cast a shadow on Earth [Reuters]

At its peak, the eclipse lasted six minutes and 39 seconds [Reuters]

The eclipse was visible only in Asia, including in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China [Reuters]

It is the longest such eclipse since 1991, when a total eclipse lasting six minutes and 53 seconds was visible from Hawaii to South America [Reuters]

Millions across Asia gathered to watch the phenomenon [Reuters]

Wednesday's eclipse may end up being the most watched in history due to its path over the world's most densely populated areas [AFP]