Total Eclipse of the Sun - TODAY

[edesignuk]

Skywatchers around the globe can see a total eclipse of the Sun on Friday.

A dark shadow will sweep across the surface of the planet in a broad arc as the Moon passes directly between the Earth and our star.

The eclipse begins in Canada's high Arctic and ends in northern China's Silk Road region.

Parts of northern Russia will go dark for two minutes, 27 seconds from 1021 GMT - but Britain will only experience a partial eclipse around 1016 BST.

BBC.

 

[0098386]

Thought I hadn't seen much of the sun today.

Oh, it's because of the clouds

 

[Ntombi]

Enjoy. We in the (continental) States won't see one for another nine years.

 

[iBlue]

That is so cool, I've always wanted to see a total solar eclipse. Too late to eff off to China or something?

I've only ever seen a total lunar eclipse... got lousy photos of it too.

 

[CorvusCamenarum]

I remember the eclipse that passed over the southeast US back in the 80s...I was in 2nd grade so it was '82-'83 or thereabouts. We went outside around lunchtime and it was ominously dark and very cool.

 

[Lone Deranger]

Witnessing a total solar eclipse is an awesome and humbling (some would say spiritual) experience.
Last one I saw (years ago) gave me goose bumps all over. And when totality was reached the assembled crowds erupted in whoops and cheers.
Highly recommended to witness with friends and like minded individuals.

That is so cool, I've always wanted to see a total solar eclipse. Too late to eff off to China or something?

I've only ever seen a total lunar eclipse... got lousy photos of it too.

 

[iJohnHenry]

Please note that NASA TV, and their web site, will be showing this live, around the world.

Check your local time zone for your exact timing.

 

[arkitect]

Already been and gone here…
Looked like someone had taken a dainty bite out of a round of Parmesan cheese.

 

[benmrii]

Please note that NASA TV, and their web site, will be showing this live, around the world.

Check your local time zone for your exact timing.

Here's the page from Nasa's website with pictures and a link for the video. Beautiful...