Solar Eclipse Day, and like everyone even remotely in the path of the eclipse (Richmond got 88% coverage), teachers and students on campus before the official start of the school year were eager to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event. Thanks to the generosity of one of my colleagues, I had a chance to see the eclipse through the special protective glasses. To be honest, I didn't think I'd be impressed by the actual moment, but it was very powerful for several reasons: We were experiencing it as a group which definitely strengthened the sensation; It happened just as the scientists said it would to the very moment. It was like nothing I had ever seen before; the online videos and photos didn't do it justice.
I guess that is oneactivity I can check off my bucket list, and I hope you had or will have a similar opportunity.
I am surprised by the lack of glasses here. We had a little over 70% and that was still too bright to look at with the naked eye. I saw a few moments through my neighbor's glasses and it was quite powerful!
@olivetreeann It was almost impossible to get glasses in Richmond, unless you got them weeks ahead. We ended up sharing or using the old-fashioned pinhole devices.
What a wonderful event that was! I was amazed to learn that this happens "somewhere" around the world each year, and there are people who chase them like those who chase tornadoes! Even at only about 50%, it was an impressive phenomenon, and I'm glad so many of you came together to share the moment!
in 2024 it will be in New Brunswick, so not far for the path! I confess I don't know what time of year it's happening, so if it's February, I'll not be there!
August 25th, 2017
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