I’ve been quite surprised over the past couple of days, as my social media feeds have been flooded with discussions about the solar eclipse. Now, why is this event so special? Because it perfectly aligns the sun, moon, and earth in a straight line. I’m sure everyone knows about solar eclipses, so I won’t go into the details. But what struck me was how excited and eager people in North America were to witness the solar eclipse. There was so much enthusiasm and anticipation surrounding it.
I’m not sure if there was as much buzz about the solar eclipse in India. I don’t recall hearing much about it in recent months. Interestingly, my childhood memories of solar eclipses (Suriya Grahanam) are quite different. I remember people telling me not to eat or go outside during the eclipse period. we were asked to wear sunglasses to avoid looking at it. Even at school, we weren’t allowed to go out during that time. That’s been my experience with solar eclipses so far. Curious if anyone in India celebrates eclipses differently? Traditional beliefs can be limiting!
Furthermore, it was unusual to see how people reacted to the solar eclipse differently around the world. Some places celebrated it with joy and smiles. In India, people were struggling with the challenges of heat waves.
On Twitter, I saw photos of people traveling to Texas or anywhere they could watch the total solar eclipse. People travelled to these specific areas just to witness the total eclipse.
It was quite surprising. I understand how rare it is to have a total eclipse visible in your location. It can take years for the alignment to occur. There were lots of photos showing crowds gathered at different places, all trying to catch a glimpse of it. Lot of memes too!
I wonder if similar scenarios have occurred in India or will in the future. Perhaps I should start paying more attention.
What truly struck me was the economic impact of the solar eclipse, which reportedly generating around $6 billion in economic activity. Many companies sold special eclipse doughnuts and drinks, and Airbnb booked up fast. It was kind of crazy!
But the best part was seeing people so happy watching the eclipse. The partial coverage was mesmerizing, with the sun taking on different shapes, much like a crescent.
In the morning, I saw amazing photos and videos of the eclipse – a ring of light around the moon! There were also some cool pictures online that looked a little too perfect. I’m not sure if they’re authentic, but they looked incredible. I’ll share one of those images here.
The eclipse serves as a powerful reminder that regardless of location, we all share a connection to the wonders of the cosmos. Let’s hope this eclipse brings more beauty into our lives, regardless of where we are in the world.
Cheers!
PS: Type “Solar Eclipse in Google” and see the fun!
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