Partial eclipse of the sun

After a few years without seeing a total eclipse of the sun, it is nonetheless impressive to experience a partial one. Getting the special protective glasses and not forgetting the camera are necessary preparatory steps. Then of course, a clear sky is a must. On that day, we had it all!

 

I had to remember how to take pictures with the protective glasses on top of the camera objective. And then, the sky got progressively clearer and especially more white. The temperature dropped a few degrees. In our region, the eclipse got to around 80 percent.

A good appetizer before the next total eclipse in 2016. Stay tuned...