The apparent positions of stars around the Sun during an eclipse have been used to prove the general theory of relativity.

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During a solar eclipse, the apparent position of stars behind the Sun can be observed, and this was used by Arthur Eddington in 1919 to confirm Einstein's prediction of the deflection of light by gravity, a key prediction of the general theory of relativity.

The Apparent Positions of Stars Around the Sun During an Eclipse