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Explanation: This six month long exposure compresses the time from solstice to solstice (~ December 21, 2008 to June 20, 2009) into a single point of view. Dubbed a solargraph, the unconventional picture was recorded with a pinhole camera made from an aluminum can lined with a piece of photographic paper.
The eclipse will begin in the Pacific, cross into Mexico and then cut through Texas on a northeasterly path through 15 states before heading out over Canada and the North Atlantic. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds — enough time for the wonder of it all to soak in, weather permitting.
12 mar 2024 · (Image credit: Photo by adoc-photos/Corbis via Getty Images) On April 8, 1921, a partial solar eclipse was visible over France. Here three women in Paris, France watch the eclipse unfold.
Today's solstice is commemorated above by a well-planned picture of our five billion year old Sun rising behind the 2,500 year old Parthenon in Greece. Trees and birds occupy the foreground, while a modern crane is shown restoring parts of this historic symbol of a cultural civilization .
22 mar 2023 · English: Summer solstice is the longest day of the year. It takes place on June 21/22 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21/22 in the Southern Hemisphere. It is celebrated as a festival several places.
Summary: The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century took place on July 22, 2009. The Moon's shadow swept across India, China, parts of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, lingering in some places for as long as 6 minutes and 39 seconds. This eclipse will not be surpassed in duration until June 13, 2132. [full story]
22 lip 2009 · Interactive map showing where the total solar eclipse of Jul 21–22, 2009 is visible—with local times and average cloud cover for any location.
