On August 21, 2017, North America experienced a solar eclipse. I took my children to the park and watched through protective glasses as the moon moved between the Earth and the sun. I was not directly in the area of totality, but I did get to see an eclipse of about 85%. I also saw the total eclipse through NASA's coverage and that of others who were in the zone of the total eclipse. Either way, it was an awesome sight. I noticed people who had superstitious views leaving the park as I arrived. There are different beliefs about the occurrence. Some are affected by ancient beliefs, and some just want to get out of the way just in case something strange happens. The rest of us are amazed by the science or the supernaturally beautiful view. There will be other solar eclipses in different parts of the world, and they will be equally awesome, but North America won't get another chance like this one until April 8, 2024.
Éclipse de Soleil
(August 21, 2017)
2017 Total Solar Eclipse Composite Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) Last Updated: Aug. 22, 2017 Editor: Sarah Loff
They dance across continents, oceans, and time
Celestial bodies in an arrangement divine
Both gracing Earth’s sky throughout day and night
Casting bright spells with mysterious light
One burns with a fire that denies a true gaze
One draws longing stares with a romantic haze
When the universe wills it, the beauties combine
The ancient orbs cross in a matchless design
The Moon in her darkness overshadows the Sun
And in the totality, the sisters are one
The blazing of gold surrounds a dark sphere
Great numbers bear witness in joy, awe, and fear
But as they conclude the sacred convergence
We ardently anticipate the next reemergence
Celestial bodies in an arrangement divine
Both gracing Earth’s sky throughout day and night
Casting bright spells with mysterious light
One burns with a fire that denies a true gaze
One draws longing stares with a romantic haze
When the universe wills it, the beauties combine
The ancient orbs cross in a matchless design
The Moon in her darkness overshadows the Sun
And in the totality, the sisters are one
The blazing of gold surrounds a dark sphere
Great numbers bear witness in joy, awe, and fear
But as they conclude the sacred convergence
We ardently anticipate the next reemergence
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