Solar Eclipse ~ 2012
My friend Darrel from Shanghai Exposed photography club invited the group to capture this rare annular solar eclipse at The Bund, Puxi side of Shanghai on early Monday morning (May 21). Unlike a total eclipse, which occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the Sun to block out the entire star, an annular eclipse covers only part of the Sun, producing what looks like a giant “ring of fire.” Those lucky skywatchers inside the 8,500-mile long and 186-mile wide “path of annularity” will see the ring phenomenon for roughly five minutes, according to the Associated Press.
The Eclipse will first be visible in southern China at 6:36 p.m. EDT, according to Space.com. It will continue on its path of annularity over Hong Kong and parts of Japan and crossing the Pacific Ocean.
We meet-up at The Bund by the water near Waibadu bridge at 4.30 am, it was unexpectedly cold and windy! Nevertheless, set up our tripods and just waiting there patiently for the rare moment to occur. I didn’t have ND Filter for my camera lens nor sunglasses, silly me (it was 4 am when I leave the house, who need sun glasses when its pitch black outside *grin). Finally the sun rise around 5.30 and all the sky-gazer were staring at the horizon, Mr Golden Sun was very bright with lot’s of clouds making it so difficult to get a clear shot of the eclipse. I try to capture the moment at my best ability, but man that was one awesome sighting, I am so glad I was there to see it with my own eyes. The next annular event will be another 10 years or so (the last previous one was 18 years ago!).
Enjoy the photos.
Pudong Skyline at 4.30 am
Sunrise
Golden Water
The Eclipse has started
Can you spot the annular solar eclipse?
Closer look
It’s over, but still an amazing sight
How cool! What great photos! I hope you had lots of coffee for that early morning!
Thank you Sherri, had a humungous cup of coffee when I’m back from the trip, to keep me awake for the rest of the day
You are amazing! Such fabulous photos! I do hope you had a great breakfast after that. Bubur ayam would have been nice!
thank you Inez, no Bubur Ayam but fresh fruits, nasi uduk and beef rendang instead at the Club Lounge, I love living in the hotel *grin*
That was a fun outing … the atmosphere was epic!
Indeed, thanks to you