Solar eclipse: Tears, hope, happiness as people from Texas to Canada witness its beauty and awe

Agence France Presse 04/09/2024

The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the Moon fully eclipse the Sun and briefly plunge the world into…

‘Spectacular’ total solar eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound

Agence France Presse - @inquirerdotnet 04/09/2024

Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people, offering a rare blend of scientific interest, commercial opportunity and daytime partying. The Moon’s shadow plunged the Pacific coast…

Solar eclipse in US: What do scientists hope to learn from it?

Agence France Presse 04/08/2024

When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans.…

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse visible in Americas on Saturday

Associated Press 10/14/2023

Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s (October 14) rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. What’s called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire —…

Hybrid solar eclipse draws thousands to remote Australian town

04/21/2023

SYDNEY- A rare hybrid solar eclipse over a remote town on Australia’s west coast drew thousands on Thursday to witness the event. Astronomy fans and enthusiasts from around the world travelled to Exmouth, a tiny beachside town…

Photographer from Dumaguete City captures space station transiting the sun during June 21 eclipse

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/24/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU —  Understand your subject. This was his key for capturing a good photo of the partial solar eclipse on Sunday, June 21, 2020, plus the International Space Station that was transitting the sun. Charlie Sindiong…

Photographers share photos of partial solar eclipse

Immae Lachica, Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/22/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — Missed the annular eclipse last Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2020? Worry not as people throughout the country witnessed this astronomical event and had it documented. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

LOOK: Solar eclipse provides spectacle for families on Father’s Day

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - INQUIRER.net 06/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines – The solar eclipse — which was partially visible in the country — has provided a visual spectacle for some families celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, despite the ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Partial ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be visible in PH on June 21

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/12/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU — Heads up astronomy enthusiasts! The annular solar eclipse will be visible in the Philippines, particularly northern parts of the country on June 21, 2020. In its astronomical diary for June, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…

Pagasa-7 on social media hoax: Solar eclipse is not a bad omen

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 12/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Sciences Association in Central Visayas (Pagasa-7) reminded the public that the annular eclipse which was witnessed by many today, December 26, was not a bad sign or…

Annular eclipse on Dec. 26 at 82% view in Cebu; best view in Sarangani

Rosalie Abatayo 12/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The best view of the annular solar eclipse on December 26 will be in the vicinity of Sarangani province where the phenomenon may be seen at 97 percent. In Cebu, 82% of the…

Pagasa says solar, lunar eclipse slated on March 9, 23

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/05/2016

CEBUANOS can witness both a solar eclipse and a lunar penumbral eclipse on March 9 and March 23, respectively. Romeo Aguirre, weather specialist of the state weather bureau Pagasa, said the solar eclipse will be 60 to…

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