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China and Asia experienced the longest solar eclipse of the centaury, which lasted 6 minutes and 39 seconds at its longest. Large areas of India and China plunged into darkness this morning.
In China, Shanghai, together with Wuhan and Chongqing further to the West, was set out by enthusiasts as one of the best spots to watch the occurrence of the eclipse.
Though there was not a perfect sky for viewing the solar eclipse, in some areas the clouds lightened towards the totality of the eclipse. Heavy rain and an overcast sky prevented thousands of Chinese who took to the streets from seeing the corona effect around the moon.
Chinese astronomers said whilst the clouded view ruined the party for many, the phenomenon raised public awareness of space and science.
News Source:
Telegraph
BBC
Shanghai Daily
Photo Source:
Morena7 Flickr
NASA says suburban Shanghai will be one of the best spots in the world to catch Wednesday's astronomical phenomenon, reports Tan Weiyun. Jinshan City Beach may be the best spot in Shanghai to catch the total solar eclipse next Wednesday. According to a report from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, one of the better places to catch the eclipse is in Shanghai's suburban Jinshan District, which is along the Hangzhou Bay. So far, the beach's management committee has signed deals with more than 45 international travel agencies and astronomy groups, arranging for more than 1,300 people from 12 countries and regions to see the eclipse on Wednesday.
Since hotels are largely booked in Jinshan, many overseas eclipse watchers will go to Zhejiang Province across the Hangzhou Bay. More than 400 travellers in eclipse tour groups have arranged to stay in towns such as Jiaxing and Anji. The towns have signed with more than 10 international travel agencies from Japan, Singapore, the United States and Spain, among others. To add to the festive feel of the eclipse, various beach parties and carnivals will be held on Wednesday. Tickets to the beach remain the same price as last year.
Both these photos included were from the last eclipse in China 1st August 2008. Observed at Eclipse City Camp in the Gobi Desert, near Jiayuguan, China.
News Source:
Shanghi Daily
Photo Sources:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/m-j-s/2725578984/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/m-j-s/2724756177/
