Posted on 04/12/2024 5:33:51 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: Baily's beads often appear at the boundaries of the total phase of an eclipse of the Sun. Pearls of sunlight still beaming through gaps in the rugged terrain along the lunar limb silhouette, their appearance is recorded in this dramatic timelapse composite. The series of images follows the Moon's edge from beginning through the end of totality during April 8's solar eclipse from Durango, Mexico. They also capture pinkish prominences of plasma arcing high above the edge of the active Sun. One of the first places in North America visited by the Moon's shadow on April 8, totality in Durango lasted about 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Unique. Really neat!
I have been lucky enough to see TWO total solar eclipses. We saw the red prominences on the Sun’s edge this time through binoculars at totality, which was incredible.
So, with the moon receding, how long until it does not achieve totality? 100-1,000-10,000+,years? Anyone know or care to guess?
I wasn’t able to travel somewhere where totality happened, but I was able to photograph the eclipse at 90% where I am, with my iPhone and telescope.
We had a great time.
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