Will you be watching the eclipse of the Sun?

mysticsniper · 29 Mar 2006 at 00:44

Enthusiasts across the globe are preparing to watch a total eclipse of the Sun on Wednesday.

An area spanning 14,500km (9,000 miles), from Ghana to Mongolia, will see the Moon completely cover the Sun for several minutes.

In the UK it will be possible to observe the Sun between 10 and 20% eclipsed between 1045 BST and 1225 BST.

BBC

I'll still be in bed fast on, from my nightshift

ShuFFz · 29 Mar 2006 at 00:50

ill look up but it's been so cloudly lately might mis the whole thing.

pinkacidbootson · 29 Mar 2006 at 00:51

Unfortunately i'll be stuck inside college doing maths work, but i might pop out for a look if the weathers good

Greenlizard0 · 29 Mar 2006 at 00:53

Wow, I love eclipses. The last two times they happened in England something cool happened. I passed my GCSE's, the next time I got laid with one of my fittest one night stands ever, so hopefully something cool will happen this time!!

pinkacidbootson · 29 Mar 2006 at 00:56

Only 10-20% as cool as before

Moredhel · 29 Mar 2006 at 01:22

We're supposed to get a 98% eclipse down here in Cyprus. Should be cool. :cool:

cyKey · 29 Mar 2006 at 01:24

Moredhel said:
We're supposed to get a 98% eclipse down here in Cyprus. Should be cool.

We're getting a 100% overcast

Raymond Lin · 29 Mar 2006 at 01:27

I'll be in a lecture on Commerical Properties Law.

SoliD · 29 Mar 2006 at 02:19

didnt even know there was an eclipse, but if im up ill certainly keep an eye out for it! although only 20% not a big one for us in blighty.

manveruppd · 29 Mar 2006 at 02:26

DO NOT look into the eclipse if you don't have special tinted lenses! (And that doesn't include sunglasses!)
Your retinas expand when looking at an eclipse because you're focussing on a darkened circle, and that allows ridiculous amounts of ultraviolet radiation in, which will proceed to get ultraviolent with your eyes! (Bad pun, I know.) Last time there was one back home (was August as well), there were a few dozen people turning up at the hospital afterwards complaining they can't see properly.

ScarySquirrel · 29 Mar 2006 at 03:10

greenlizard0 said:
Wow, I love eclipses. The last two times they happened in England something cool happened. I passed my GCSE's, the next time I got laid with one of my fittest one night stands ever, so hopefully something cool will happen this time!!

Johanson said:
Only 10-20% as cool as before

Maybe she won't have any arms or legs......

woodsy · 29 Mar 2006 at 07:52

i'm off sick today, so i'll keep an eye on it

Freefaller · 29 Mar 2006 at 08:11

I wonder what it'll be like in Palma de Mallorca?

Last time I saw a full eclipse I was in my house in Cyprus - that was pretty amazing I have to say. I could do with being there at the moment

Dutch Guy · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:20

Moredhel said:
We're supposed to get a 98% eclipse down here in Cyprus. Should be cool.

Unfortunately the difference between a 98% and 100% eclipse is massive, I was lucky enough to see a total eclipse in northern France a few years ago, very strange feeling as it got very dark at 2pm

Visage · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:22

ScarySquirrel said:
Maybe she won't have any arms or legs......

Beggars cant be choosers

William · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:41

Ahhh this is why I chose to skive today.....

Noxis · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:50

I tried looking at the last eclipse but since then I had trouble seeing anything

iCraig · 29 Mar 2006 at 09:52

Noxis said:
I tried looking at the last eclipse but since then I had trouble seeing anything

Baddum tish!

Berserker · 29 Mar 2006 at 10:16

It's begun (in Brazil).

Noxis · 29 Mar 2006 at 10:20

iCraig said:
Baddum tish!

iThank you