Solar Eclipse on July 22, 2009

It was fairly easy to write today's post (despite the fact that I worked inside all day today) since I didn't miss the rare opportunity of seeing a partial solar eclipse observable here in Taiwan.

It was quite an amazing experience sitting on the rooftop of my work builiding waiting for the moon to slowly cover the sun. I don't think I will ever forget this moment.

A co-worker graciously lend me her developed film negatives to safely observe the phenomenon. But sometimes, a few clouds passed by to allow us to observe the eclipse with our naked eyes. What a sight!

Partial eclipse from Taipei City, Taiwan on July 22, 2009 at 9:22am

Partial eclipse from Taipei City, Taiwan on July 22, 2009 at 9:29am

Partial eclipse from Taipei City, Taiwan on July 22, 2009 at 9:35am

More eclipse photos can be seen in my Facebook photo album here.
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