Another Solar Eclipse

I like eclipses, but I was unaware of their popularity. It's intriguing for a moment, you see it, then move on. Imagining that humans plan their vacations and excursions for such a minor (or major) event is interesting. The quote below comparing the event to a prime-time T.V. show is comical. Other wonders are out in the universe for our race to explore. In times like this, I have hope for our civilization and that we will strive to find out the unknown. Even this little event has some type of significance towards all of us.

Skywatchers gathered deep in the desert of southern Libya to witness the point of greatest eclipse.At 1011 GMT (1111 BST) the Sun was completely blocked out for its longest duration: a total of four minutes and seven seconds.The eclipse began at sunset in Brazil and is sweeping northwest across Africa, Turkey and Central Asia before ending at sunset in Mongolia.

"Solar eclipses are the ultimate astronomical show," said Dr Robert Massey, senior astronomer at the UK's Royal Observatory Greenwich.

"It's up there with the highest-rated television programme. If there is one thing you do to do with astronomy in your lifetime, go and see a solar eclipse."

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Point of greatest eclipse reached

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