Denmark Vessey. Property of Captian Vessey, spent 20 years sailing with is master. in 1800 he purchased his freedom and became part of the carpentry trading industry. In 1818 he preached to slaves on plantations throughout Charleston, South Carolina region.
A calendar year of seven eclipses can also feature 5 solar/2 lunar eclipses, but this last happened in the year 1935 and wonât happen again until the year 2206. Or you could have 2 solar/5 lunar eclipses in one calendar year, but this last happened in the year 1879 and wonât happen again until the year 2132.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as seen from Earth. Totality during such an eclipse can only be seen from a very small area on Earth. This area is usually about 100 miles (160 kms) wide and 10,000 miles (16,100 kms) long. Areas outside this track may be able to see a partial eclipse of the Sun.