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So Asia, How Did That Total Solar Eclipse Go?

Where: Shanghai, China
July 22, 2009 at 10:24 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Last night, or at 8:53am in China, a total solar eclipse covered much of Southeast Asia in daytime darkness for just over 6 minutes. Specifically affecting eastern China, Nepal and India, the eclipse was the longest of the 21st century thus far and made for some great photographer meet-ups.

In Shanghai, a group gathered for a unique brunch on the roof of the famous M On The Bund Restaurant to capture the spectacle; ChinaTravel.net then points out their amazing photos—of the eclipse itself and then of the resulting, eerie darkness.

Meanwhile, over at Shanghaiist, they've rounded up links to videos of the event, more stunning photography, and recap of their own experience watching the darkness descend over the quaint Xintiandi neighborhood. Even though they didn't shell out $1,600 to fly closer to the eclipse and eliminate cloud cover, they managed to experience the moment for the price of whatever coffee with which they began their mornings.

For those of you who are super jealous that you missed out on the solar eclipse, fear not for a lunar eclipse is due on August 6, although this one is for those watching in Africa, Europe, and South America. Darn—the US gets the shaft once again (but then we did just have fun celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing, so there).

Related Stories:
· The Shanghai Solar Eclipse:Updated [Shanghaiist]
· Chase an Eclipse From 44,000 Feet Above Sea Level [Jaunted]
· Eclipses Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Mathias Guillin/ChinaTravel.net]

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