DHANUSHKODI, India - Thousands of people in Africa and Asia viewed an eclipse Friday as the moon crossed the sun's path blocking everything but a narrow, blazing rim of light.
The path of the eclipse began in Africa - passing through Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia before crossing the Indian Ocean, where it reached its peak, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Web site.
The path then continued into Asia where the eclipse could be seen in Maldives, southern India, parts of Sri Lanka, Myanmar and China.
Clouds obscured the partial solar eclipse in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, disappointing residents who were up early to catch a glimpse.
"I woke up very early because I wanted to see the eclipse, but I have only been able to catch just a few seconds of it because the clouds kept blocking the view. If I postcard printing weren't more observant, I would've missed it," said Monica Kamau.
The eclipse is known as an annular eclipse because the moon doesn't block the sun completely.
Annular eclipses, which are considered far less important to astronomers than total eclipses of the sun, occur about
66 times a century and can only be viewed by people in the narrow band along its path.
In Uganda, locals refer to an eclipse as a war between the sun and moon.
"It is rare to see such an eclipse. I am excited to be seeing this one. It shows how powerful God is," said Damalie Nakaja, a shopkeeper in Kampala.
Friday's eclipse was visible from a
brochure printing190-mile-wide path that passes through half the globe, according to the NASA Web site.
Other articles:
http://ameblo.jp/watches2010/entry-10468333731.html
http://www.keyvac.com/JCPenney-Reports-September-Sal.html
http://www.allindiaedu.com/blog/view/id_241/title_A-week-to-walk-more/
http://mywatches.barazanet.com/348/CLASSICAL+Four+Seasons+by+Cand.html
http://www.saxmusic.net/Blog/View/?791