Of course the path of totality has to be situated in the aurora zone, the Sun's altitude must be optimal, the solar activity favorable and preferably near maximum, and the angle of the eclipse path with the aurora zone not too big. Between 1950 and 2000 there were 9 solar eclipses of which 4 favorable ones. See above the data. The recent eclipse of 9th March 1997 was not that favorable. The following after that of 2151 will take place on 4th June 2160.
Totality is the ultimate spectacle.
Treat it that way. Totality is the ultimate spectacle. Treat it that way. I aerial dogfight movies on TV, and know that an attack out of the sun is a good strategy. In The Sky', but the beautifull colors of the Aurora.