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Eclipses don’t come around often and so there is a lot of noise being made about the eclipse that is going to happen in North America crossing Oregon at 10.21am pacific time on 21 August 2017. That will be 7.21pm our time in South Africa, although the eclipse will begin at approximately 6pm South African time and finish at approximately 9pm. Obviously, during that time the day will progress from sunlight to complete darkness, or almost complete darkness and then back eventually to sunlight again – something quite dramatic. NASA will have live-streaming video of the total solar eclipse and they have even set up a website just for the eclipse. One of course can travel to Oregon, just below Washington State (remember that Washington D.C. and Washington State are two entirely different places) and you can see that website at https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov.
There is not going to be another eclipse like this for a long time, and so it is going to be a major media event later today. Remember, for those of you who don’t, that an eclipse is caused when the moon completely covers the sun and at certain points, and this time it is on a route from South Carolina to Oregon, across America, you will get a total eclipse and then other places, let’s say 400km away, will get a 92% eclipse and the further away they get from it, the less of an eclipse they will have. Ancient Chinese history describes these eclipses as the sun being eaten away, which they thought has been eaten away by dragons and some of the emperor’s astronomers who failed to predict the eclipse were apparently beheaded for this “mistake”!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 21-Aug-17
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Cornelie said:
on Monday 04-Sep-17 09:10 AM
I think I have seen one eclipse in my life and it was amazing. Didn’t see this one.
Liesl said:
on Monday 04-Sep-17 08:44 AM
It's an awesome experience and something you will always remember even if you experienced it as a child
brumilde said:
on Thursday 31-Aug-17 08:59 AM
I have never seen one. hope it was spectacular. i remember we had the ring around the sun here in SA the one time. blinding but beautiful. but i must say there is nothing more stunning then a red moon or a blood moon as some would call it
Prishani said:
on Friday 25-Aug-17 04:52 PM
I heard on the news that there were many rooftop parties and events taking place to make the most of this eclipse. It must have been a great and memorable atmosphere.
Jessica M said:
on Friday 25-Aug-17 08:42 AM
I will have to check this out as I like stuff like this. For me it is interesting to see and be apart of.
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Thursday 24-Aug-17 12:31 PM
Complete different things seeing in real life than photos/tv. Astronomy is definitely fascinating but so complicated and alot to remember all the terms and meanings! As for dragons and the Chinese history and beliefs... well thats for another blog.
Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Wednesday 23-Aug-17 11:00 AM
I saw a couple of photos of this one. Looked amazing. Always a rare thing to experience. I remember my parents waking us up during the night to witness an eclipse.
Angelique P said:
on Wednesday 23-Aug-17 10:59 AM
I know that eclipse is so rare. A few years back I experienced one at school it was so exciting. I only saw photos of this one and it looked amazing.
Jolene said:
on Wednesday 23-Aug-17 09:51 AM
I saw some photos of the eclipse and it was beautiful! Oh wow, the chinse history about the eclipse is quite interesting, poor astronomers.
Daniella said:
on Wednesday 23-Aug-17 09:47 AM
Im sad to say that i missed it, would have been awesome to see but I'm sure the experience of watching it in person is a way better experience.
Bianca R said:
on Wednesday 23-Aug-17 09:04 AM
I was glued to SkyNews watching the eclipse, it was beautiful to watch and just wish I could have seen it personally! I did however have a chuckle watching Donald Trump without any form of protective glasses, staring at the eclipse - LOL. I did manage to see the eclipse two or three weeks ago that we had.
melindi said:
on Tuesday 22-Aug-17 04:43 PM
An eclipse is always amazing to experience. Its a pity that I missed it last night.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Tuesday 22-Aug-17 03:43 PM
Its amazing to watch the eclipse.but is miss it last night.but i will be on the lookout for the next one.
Sarah said:
on Tuesday 22-Aug-17 03:35 PM
It is really amazing tio watch the eclipse, but unfortunately I did miss it last night .
Sinead said:
on Tuesday 22-Aug-17 02:55 PM
We all get excited about eclipses as they are pretty rare. I don't think the hype was as big as the hype is for the Mayweather & McGregor fight that's happening this coming weekend though. Funny how certain eclipses can be seen in certain countries better than others. It makes sense! It's extremely fascinating though...
Lucretia said:
on Tuesday 22-Aug-17 09:50 AM
I have always been fascinated by an eclipse. I have heard on the radio the hype around it, the various roof top pubs, restaurants, etc open for the event and supplying the relevant glasses to wear. I would love to be there, caught in the vibe, etc. I LOVE events where people get together for a common cause and share in the spirit of things. Enjoy.
Thabitha said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 01:01 PM
I am going to take a look tonight and I wish it was taking place earlier so that we can enjoy watching for few hours
Melissa said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 11:45 AM
I think this is really an amazing thing to see and experience. I will definitely be on the lookout.
Michelle said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 10:49 AM
Eclipse is truly something beautiful to see and a wonderful experience as it does not happen that often.
Mathilda said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 10:34 AM
I will definitely be on the lookout tonight
I read all the Traditional beliefs and myths about an eclipse the other day and some of the things are quit ridiculous for example if you watch an eclipse during your pregnancy, it can be harmful to your baby
Sorry if I ruined it for all the pregnant ladies lol
Alexis said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 08:49 AM
Going to definitely take a look out for the eclipse tonight. Did not know that it affected animals, however I am not surprised. Not too sure how much will be seen on our side, regardless - will be quite something
Natasha said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 08:45 AM
Its sooo amazing I will definitely be on the lookout tonight. Hope we can at least see something.
Clare said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 08:41 AM
I must say I that I do enjoy looking at these things that are happening in the sky can also it is amazing and mind blowing how all this was created. But I will more then likely miss it because I am so buzzy that I will forget.
Helen said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 08:10 AM
I will look out myself just after 6 pm, but I do not think we will be able to see here in South Africa much. But website is the great idea to see how the sky looks like in America. Thank you Michael for your blog, I would probably only find out about this event watching CNN tonight.
patrick said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 08:06 AM
its quite an event especially because is complete. of interest is that it makes animals like dogs behave unusual. Nasa has a every right to make it a big news story. is an opportunity of a life time.
Jessica Apfel said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 07:51 AM
I have heard that this 'Dark Moon' makes animals behave differently - it is very interesting to see how the phases of the moon have such an effect on wildlife. I cannot wait to see this historical event unfold. FYI - It is safe to view a full eclipse, totality, with the naked eye.
Jadine E said:
on Monday 21-Aug-17 07:09 AM
Quite interesting. I will be on the look out tonight.:-)
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