Today in Suzhou we experienced a complete solar eclipse. Unfortunately, it rained all morning here and the sun was obscured by thick cloud cover. Nonetheless, it was a very interesting experience to see daylight turn to night at 9:30 in the morning. All the streetlights and factory external lights came on and our motor grader operating out back had to turn its lights on. It looked like midnight for about 5 minutes then suddenly brightened up again. It was fascinating.
The eclipse was visible in a swath of Asia from India to China. It lasted over six minutes in some parts of Asia. There were many news reports this morning about eclipse-chases who travelled to China and India from all over the world to view the event. This will be the longest lasting solar eclipse until 2132.
The eclipse was visible in a swath of Asia from India to China. It lasted over six minutes in some parts of Asia. There were many news reports this morning about eclipse-chases who travelled to China and India from all over the world to view the event. This will be the longest lasting solar eclipse until 2132.
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It's a breathtaking scene! Too bad we missed it!!!
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