We were fortunate to be in the path of "totality" for the solar eclipse, meaning we would have over two minutes of time where the moon would completely cover the sun. All along the narrow path from Mexico to Newfoundland, people were gathering in an attempt to witness the spectacle.
For the hour or so of partial eclipses on either side of totality, we could only watch using special glasses or a pinhole camera.....BUT, during totality, we could actually take off the glasses and enjoy with the naked eye. Jane had planned ahead and secured our glasses early, from a friend with a store that was stocking them for the event.
Luckily the weather also favoured us, with fairly clear skies. I worked from home, so we could enjoy the eclipse right from the comfort of our back porch.
The experience was surreal. The skies went dark, the temperature dropped considerably, and birds got excited then went eerily quiet. The sun's halo was visible as a perfect diamond ring encircling the moon, as we traded day for night. Two minutes went by quickly, and suddenly it was time to put the glasses back on again.
It was a once in a lifetime experience, at least here (next total eclipse in the year 2144 in these parts)....unless we choose to chase one elsewhere in the world!
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