[8 April, 2024]
Today’s solar eclipse in which my home falls in the path of totality was one of the most amazing nature experiences I have ever had. The 15 minutes before totality was uniquely eerie, almost like the anxiety felt in the approach of a powerful thunderstorm. And totality itself was really something else — a dark, foreboding sensation like the arrival of twilight, but not quite. It was a very brief moment to enjoy, but one destined to become an unforgettable memory of a lifetime.
Path of totality, April 8th 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Event: Total Solar Eclipse, Monday, April 8th, 2024
Location: City of Powell, OH
Partial Eclipse Began: 1:55:43 pm
Totality Began: 3:11:50 pm
Maximum: 3:12:46 pm
Totality Ended: 3:13:43 pm
Partial Eclipse Ended: 4:27:03 pm
Duration: 2 hours, 31 minutes
Totality: 1 minute, 53 seconds
I was able to capture some images of my home, not the eclipse itself, (there are much better images online captured by professional photographers!) half an hour before, during, and half an hour after totality. Notice the shadow of the Hinoki cypress (and its disappearance during totality) in the foreground of each of the photos.
