Solar Eclipse

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Jiggy, Mar 20, 2015.



  1. ?Solar Eclipse?





    Millions of sun watchers were treated to a stunning glimpse of the first near total eclipse in 16 years. However many of us were left disappointed as thick cloud obscured our view.

    I, myself was amazed by the clouds. :roll:



    For anyone who doesn't know what a solar eclipse is. A solar eclipse happens with two celestial bodies, the sun and the moon. The moon's orbit of Earth, positions it directly in between us (Earth) and the sun, causing the moon to block out some of the sun's light, for a period of time.

    (Le Diagram)

    As always, you must protect your eye. The Sun's UV light will damage the back of your eye. All of our eyes are precious.



    A way to protect your eyes is to wear glasses made for eclipse viewing. Do not wear sunglasses as your poor eyes will be hurt. ?



    The cheapest way is to make a pinhole camera. Simply, get a piece of paper and make a pin hole size, with a pin, Duh. Don't look through the hole, but look at the projection made by the hole.




    We all have superstitions, and fetishes...soooo here is two superstitions I have found.

    In India, some people fast because they believe food prepared during an eclipse is poisoned.

    In Italy, the most vibrant flowers are said to be those planted during an eclipse.

    Not only did a solar eclipse occur today but today is the spring equinox, in the northern hemisphere. The spring equinox is when night and day are equal lengths, or near to.

    The next solar eclipse in the UK is in 2092, which is a shame. :roll: The next solar eclipse in America is August 21, 2017.


    Anyway, did you get a glimpse of the solar eclipse? What was it like? Besides the drop of temperature :lol:

    The Solar Eclipse today.
    Random Shoutout To KristinaL because she made me


    ~
     
  2. Im sure people come on here to escape the realities of school only to be taught more meaningless shit
     
  3. No one cares. Saw it today . was useless
     
  4. :roll: You didn't have to read it then. I'm not forcing you.

    Snoop, it's not useless. It proved Einstein's law of general relativity I think ?
     
  5. I almost forgot. Not like it matters yhough bc can't see it from here :( really cool post!
     
  6. Cool?I'll have to wait until 2017 to see a solar eclipse. And though it's the first day of spring it's snowing in my area?
     
  7. Oo I read about this yesterday :lol: Didn't have the effort to set a mental reminder though
     
  8. Can't wait until 2017 ? super excited.
     
  9. Aww I'm sure there will be one soon where you live?

    Typical of you. Make one for 2017 though. 

    ?Have fun watching Crystal. I wouldn't be able to see it from here :cry:
     
  10. YouTube The Solar Eclipse HD.
     
  11. I've always want to see a Solar Eclipse? hopefully someday I will
     
  12. The only eclipse you'll see is my fist heading for your face?jkjk

     
  13. R00de Jiggy. I wanna see the Solar Eclipse but it's raining. Dx All I het to see are Lunar Eclipses and Red Moons of Destruction. With occasional meteor showers.
     
  14. ? It was awful
     
  15. Really? I couldn't see it where I live cricri
     
  16. ?I wish I had seen it.
     
  17. Me too. ? I live on le west coast.
     
  18. My teacher has been in Iceland all week so I'm sure he has amazing pictures! :) I'll go check our class website to see if he posted any.
     
  19. Cool! Thanks. :)?