A dramatic time-lapse at Chile's Coquimbo region captured a rare total solar eclipse on Tuesday. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, plunging the planet into darkness. It happens only rarely in any given spot across the globe. Some of the best views this time were in Chile's Coquimbo region, where a lack of humidity and city lights combine to create the world's clearest skies. The region had not seen an eclipse since 1592, according to the Chilean Astronomy Society. The next one is expected in 2165.

Timelapse captures moment sky darkens for total solar eclipse

Tourists are pouring into northern Chile ahead of a total solar eclipse that will take place on Tuesday and which has already generated an intense demand on services in the area - one of the best sites in the world to observe astronomical phenomena. In the region of Coquimbo, hotel rooms and airline tickets have been sold out for months due to interest by tourists and astronomical experts. Coquimbo's La Silla observatory will host national and foreign scientists travelling to the area to observe the eclipses.

'A most amazing setting'- tourists flock to Chile to view solar eclipse

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Timelapse captures moment sky darkens for total solar eclipse

'A most amazing setting'- tourists flock to Chile to view solar eclipse