A total solar eclipse occurred in Wolf Point, Montana, on Feb. 26, 1979. When was (will) an eclipse like this eclipse next (be) visible again in Montana Hint: A Saros is 18 years and 11 1/3 days. Twice a Saros is 36 years 22 2/3 days. Three times a Saros is 56 years 34 days. So the best choice answer of these listed will be late ______.
A)August of 1979
B)March of 2033
C)March of 1997
D)March of 1979
E)January of 2000

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Using the Saros cycle, we can determine that the next total solar eclipse visible from Montana will occur approximately 1 Saros cycle later - 36 years and 22 2/3 days later. Therefore, the best choice is March of 2033, which is 36 years and 22 2/3 days after the February 26, 1979 eclipse.

A Total Solar Eclipse Occurred in Wolf Point, Montana, on Feb