Clouds permitted, we will be observing a solar eclipse this weekend on 20-21st May 2012.
See the interactive Google Map here:
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2012May20Agoogle.html
Update: We came up to higher ground and waited for the Eclipse time. Only to be disappointed. My colleague Marc referenced it as Murphy's law striking.
After about an hour, I gave up and turned towards home. Then the Sun peeked from a space between the clouds! It was just before the sun was setting.
I captured the moment with my cell.
| The track of solar eclipse created by NASA. Source More info at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_May_20,_2012 |
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| The Annular Solar Eclipse of 2012 May 20/21 |
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2012May20Agoogle.html
Update: We came up to higher ground and waited for the Eclipse time. Only to be disappointed. My colleague Marc referenced it as Murphy's law striking.
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| Screenshot of Eclipse behind the clouds. Credit: Dr. Marc Hairston. Yes, there is an app for that! (See my android astronomy here.) |
Left: no filter. Right: through the dark glasses.
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