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| A picture of the solar eclipse taken in Tokyo - | |
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| Audi-Tek | 21 May 2012, 01:12 AM Post #1 |
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![]() A picture of the solar eclipse taken in Tokyo - |
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| Audi-Tek | 21 May 2012, 01:17 AM Post #2 |
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Solar eclipse viewed over Asia. Sky watchers in Japan watched the ring solar eclipse (AAP) Sky watchers in parts of Asia have glimpsed an annular solar eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun today. Sky watchers in Asia have glimpsed a rare annular solar eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun. The annular solar eclipse was been seen briefly during a break in clouds over Taipei, Taiwan. The annular solar eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across east Asia on Monday morning. JAPAN READY FOR ECLIPSE Special darkened glasses were selling out in Japan last week as anticipation built ahead of the "ring" solar eclipse. The greater Tokyo area, home to more than 30 million people, was expected to be a prime spot to see the event, which has not been visible in the capital for 173 years. Eclipse-viewing glasses were flying off the shelves and television stations were planning live broadcasts amid stark warnings not to look directly at the sun. One of the most ambitious projects to mark the moment was being mounted by electronics giant Panasonic, which had sent an expedition to the top of Mount Fuji to film the phenomenon using solar-powered equipment. The path of the eclipse was expected to span a 240 to 300 kilometre-wide track across eastern Asia, the northern Pacific Ocean and the western US, the US space agency said. The eclipse began at sunrise in southern China and travelled eastward to the southern coast of Japan, NASA said. According to historical data, China and Japan are likely to be swathed in cloud at the time of the eclipse. Source ........... http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1652081/Solar-eclipse-viewed-over-Asia |
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| skibboy | 21 May 2012, 02:29 AM Post #3 |
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Path of 2012 Annular Solar Eclipse [MAP] BY MIKE SCHULER ON MAY 20, 2012 ![]() Today, an annular solar eclipse will occur all the way from Thailand, across the pacific, and ending in Texas. Here is a map of the projected path of the eclipse from NASA. This map shows the path of the Annular Solar Eclipse of 2012 May 20 . The northern and southern path limits are blue and the central line is red. The yellow lines crossing the path indicate the position of maximum eclipse at 10-minute intervals. -NASA So what exactly is an annular solar eclipse anyway? Sun and moon are directly in line Apparent size of moon is smaller than the sun, creating a vivid ring of fire around the border Viewed along the red line in the map eclipse will appear to be a near total eclipse, only a small ring will be visible bordering the moon More… In the United States, the eclipse begins around 5:30 p.m. PDT and if you’re near the center-line of the eclipse, which runs from Northern California through Northern Texas, for about 4.5 minutes you’ll be able to see a “ring of fire”. Pay attention to the shadows during this event as they are said to cast odd ring shaped shadows on the ground. If you are hoping to photograph the eclipse, look into a Solar Filter to protect both your eyes and your camera. And bare in mind, despite the blocking of the sun the rays will still be just as intense. Do not stare directly into the sun!!! Graphic of an Annular Solar Eclipse: ![]() source: http://gcaptain.com/path-2012-annular-solar-eclipse/?46912 Edited by skibboy, 21 May 2012, 02:30 AM.
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| Audi-Tek | 21 May 2012, 09:07 PM Post #4 |
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Setting Solar Eclipse.![]() Setting Solar EclipseCredit: John MitchellThe setting sun is partially eclipsed by the moon on May 20 in this photograph taken 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Tulsa, Okla. The May 20 solar eclipse was visible from parts of Asia, the Pacific and the western United States. Source ................. http://www.livescience.com/1-image-day.html |
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