So we got the basics - the moon will pass directly in front of the sun and for a couple of minutes we will be in shadow, yeah yeah ok. Fair to say, not fully prepared for the single most spectacular thing either of us have ever seen. Completely bizarre, it's not just dark it's a totally weird light unlike the light at any time of day, like a slowly developing black and white photo, everything becomes very still. It was confusing enough for us humans to comprehend but we also had an insight into an animals reaction as a poor dog was roaming around during the eclipse, mind absolutely shattered, its face a perfect representation of it's sheer bewilderment. The birds who had only just perked up moments before (it was 5.30am) went back to sleep and two minutes later began their second morning chorus accompanied by some legends who had speakers attached to their backs playing the Beatles 'here comes the sun'.. perfect. After waiting until their was no sign of the moons silhouette we shuffled back to the van for some kip feeling very privileged!
So we got the basics - the moon will pass directly in front of the sun and for a couple of minutes we will be in shadow, yeah yeah ok. Fair to say, not fully prepared for the single most spectacular thing either of us have ever seen. Completely bizarre, it's not just dark it's a totally weird light unlike the light at any time of day, like a slowly developing black and white photo, everything becomes very still. It was confusing enough for us humans to comprehend but we also had an insight into an animals reaction as a poor dog was roaming around during the eclipse, mind absolutely shattered, its face a perfect representation of it's sheer bewilderment. The birds who had only just perked up moments before (it was 5.30am) went back to sleep and two minutes later began their second morning chorus accompanied by some legends who had speakers attached to their backs playing the Beatles 'here comes the sun'.. perfect. After waiting until their was no sign of the moons silhouette we shuffled back to the van for some kip feeling very privileged!
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