Some more of the total solar eclipse, 8th April 2024

[lukebl]

I've only just got back from my trip to Magog, Canada, to observe the eclipse and have started to process my images.

It was an amazing event with perfect weather. We were located on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. Shortly before totality some strange waves started washing over the shore. In the eery twilight it was very spooky.

These captures were with a Canon 700d and Sigma 150-500mm zoom (a lens which really impresses me) set at 400mm, f/11, ISO 200 and various exposures.

My third total eclipse and definitely the most memorable.

One of the most noticeable features was a really bright prominence which began to appear as totality progressed. It was almost like a red searchlight shining on the lower left edge of the disk, very visible to the naked eye and something on which many casual observers commented. This is an animation showing it emerging.

The Baily's Beads at commencement and end of totality were beautiful.

Commencement:

End of totality:

Totality:

Diamond Ring:

And finally a sequence from beginning to end. Images captured every 5 minutes.

 

 

Edited April 15 by lukebl

[lukebl]

A further refinement of the animation.

[StarHugger]

Excellent work...