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sundown. Finally nightfall engulfed our world
and we found ourselves settling in for what
would be a cold night. We had two pillows
from Costco and two moving blankets to
bundle up with and it wasn’t enough.
Morning and the big day for us solar eclipse
chasers were now upon us. What seemed like
an eternity of sleeping on a cramped bench
seat while Kyle was stretched out on the
floor was a welcome sight when daybreak
opened our eyes.
Sam and Deborah brought over a cornucopia
platter of fruit and homemade cinnamon
bread for breakfast. Deborah, being the
iconic mother that she is, felt sorry for us
underequipped campers and wanted to make
sure we were fed. In the meantime, Kyle
continued to educate our neighbors on the
dos and don’ts for viewing the eclipse.
It’s hard to describe the anticipation
Kyle and Gregg prepare for the solar eclipse.
leading up to one of God’s truly beautiful
moments. Then at precisely 9:06 a.m., it all
started. Our world of sunlight was on the
verge of being silenced by the passing of
the moon. Kyle would announce different
facts relating to the epic event. The entire
eclipse process going through all its phases
takes roughly two hours.
There are a few precious moments to
capture the beauty of this event. Just prior
to totality the Baily’s beads, or Diamond
ring effect, is prominent. Kyle reminded our
neighbors it is not safe to view this without
proper eye protection.
Then it happened at 10:18 a.m. PST--the
totality of the sun being completely blocked
by the moon. A roar of approval from the
throngs and mass of humanity filled the air.
The temperature dropped 15 degrees and
a 360-degree sunset was seen. Perhaps the
loudest and most vocal to voice his approval
was Kyle, who was so excited.
The eclipse lasted two minutes and three
seconds of totality and seemed to give everyone
a sense of gratitude. When the sun started
to peek around the moon as it passed by, a
number of cows in a nearby pasture started
mooing it up as if to say good morning.
As morning darkness became morning
sunshine, a mass of vehicles hit the
road in an attempt to beat the traffic. Traffic
was at a standstill and stayed that way for
four hours.
The beauty and uniqueness of a darkened
world during the day made this experience
all the more memorable. It may have been
just two minutes and three seconds long, but
the memory will Totality of the sun is being blocked by the moon. last a lifetime. •
Baily’s beads, or Diamond ring effect. The moon is crossing over in front of the sun, creating a crescent sun.
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