A total solar eclipse occurred in Brandon, Manitoba, on Feb. 26, 1979. At what other date was there (or will there be) the same eclipse visible at this location?
A) March of 1979
B) August of 1979
C) January of 2000
D) March of 2033

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Eclipses, including solar eclipses, recur in cycles. The most notable cycle is the Saros cycle, which is approximately 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours. This means that a similar eclipse will occur after this period. Given the date of the eclipse in February 1979, adding roughly 18 years brings us to 1997, and another cycle brings us close to 2015. Therefore, the next similar eclipse in Brandon, Manitoba, would not be until after these dates, making March of 2033 the correct choice based on the options provided.

A Total Solar Eclipse Occurred in Brandon, Manitoba, on Feb