A total solar eclipse occurred in Wolf Point, Montana on Feb. 26, 1979. When was (will) this eclipse again (be) visible in Montana?
A) August of 1979
B) March of 2033
C) March of 1997
D) March of 1979
E) January of 2000

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Solar eclipses occur in a predictable pattern called the Saros cycle, which lasts for about 18 years and 11 days. The eclipse in Wolf Point, Montana on Feb. 26, 1979, was part of Saros cycle 120, and the next eclipse in this cycle will occur on March 20, 2033, visible in the southern hemisphere, including parts of South America and Antarctica. Therefore, the best choice is B, March 2033. The next time a total solar eclipse will be visible in Montana is on March 30, 2033. It is important to note that a solar eclipse cannot occur in the same location more than once during the same eclipse cycle, which typically lasts about 18 years. Therefore, options A, C, D, and E can be ruled out.

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