6 Weird Things That Happen During A Solar Eclipse
It’s solar eclipse day! For those who planned in advance and have their place to go and glasses to wear, you are in for a treat. But did you know…
It's solar eclipse day! For those who planned in advance and have their place to go and glasses to wear, you are in for a treat. But did you know about these 6 weird things that happen during a solar eclipse? Take note, because these things won't happen again for another 20 years.
Read on, my friends because I had no idea about these weird things that happen during a solar eclipse. And unfortunately, my procrastination left me without glasses, so I'm out of the game. But, I am happy to share these wonders of the world.
As explained in livescience.com, there's plenty going on beside the moon rotating to cover the sun and leaving us in total darkness for a time. In this article Tyler Nordgren, and astronomer told Live Science that an eclipse is "the most unnatural natural phenomenon you'll ever experience." And there are a few freaky things that could occur during the process of the total eclipse of the sun.
What Weird Things That Happen During a Solar Eclipse?
We will all likely experience a few things not even looking up to the sky. From temperature changes to animal behaviors, there's stuff going on! If you have the glasses and look up, you'll notice a few things going on around the sun.
So here they are, 6 weird thing that happy during a solar eclipse, or at least they very well could happen. This is what the experts have shared with the world about the phenomenon known as the solar eclipse.
- Temperatures will drop. How far do they plunge? It depends, of course. But you are advised to bring a jacket because temperatures can drop quickly, usually around 5-10 degrees. But it could be more, as one article reported. Apparently back in 1834, temperatures dropped 28 degrees.
- The winds will change. Live Science says "regions experiencing an eclipse can expect a change in wind direction. First, the wind dies down as the moon gets closer to blocking the sun. After the moon reaches peak coverage, the wind starts to kick back up, often blowing in a different direction."
- Bailey's Beads are visible: With your glasses on, you may see what is called Bailey's Beads. This is a sliver of light that looks like beads and shows up around the moon's edge. It kind of looks like a necklace. The article points out that it's named for astronomer Francis Bailey who first described the occurrence in 1936.
- Animals will likely be bewildered. Live Science explains: "When the sky suddenly goes dark in the middle of the day, animals can become very confused. reported. In fact, you may even hear crickets chirping, thinking it's night time. Meanwhile horses and cows "may begin bedding down for the night, while birds return to their roost." Basically, it could get noisy.
- Shadows will look strange. Here's an opportunity for those who don't have glasses to see something cool. Don't look up, look down at the ground because the shadows cause what is called a "pinhole effect." That means they appear with tiny crescents. We will see "little rings of light everywhere," according to astronomer Nordgren. He goes on to it can be "quite beautiful."
- Radio waves may scramble: Obviously, this is something that concerns people in my business. The total solar eclipse can screw up radio wave frequencies. Scientists think that it "may have something to do with the way the sun interacts with Earth's ionosphere, which is known to fluctuate in response to things like solar flares and solar storms. " Experts will be gathering more information on what happens to radio signals today.
It was a weekend of remarkable sunsets here in New England. If you didn't catch one, take a peek at Instagram, they are everywhere! I saw many Country 1025 listeners sharing their sunsets from around New England. Honestly, I've been on a mission to catch an exceptional sunset all summer. I keep missing them, or forgetting to go see one. Well, it finally happened. Saturday night we ventured out to Granite Links Golf Course in Quincy, where they have a gorgeous outdoor bar/restaurant outdoor space called The Crossing Nines. It's set on top of an area of the Blue Hills, over looking the City of Boston of one side, and the Blue Hills Reservation area on the other. The feature photo here is mine from Saturday evening, no filter needed! Sunsets there are simply specatucular. and you can kick back in an Adirondack chair after hitting balls at the driving range or grabbing a drink.
Saturday night while sitting at the Crossing Nines, I snapped some photos of the stunning sunsets and shared on social media. Something about sharing sunsets seems to connect us all. Everyone appreciates a great photo of a sunset. There were so many reactions and views that I figured I would ask you guys, our lovable Country 1025 listeners to share your favorite places for sunsets in New England. Below you will find a wide range of New England spots for sunsets. There are shots from Cape Cod all the way to Bar Harbor, Maine and many in between.
Take a look at these extraordinary photos shared by our listeners on my Facebook page. Photo credits go to you guys, artwork courtesy of Mother Nature!
Marblehead
Suzy took this shot in Marblehead, overlooking Salem Harbor
Eastham (Cape Cod)
Teri shared this gem shot at Dyer Prince Beach in Eastham, MA
Bar Harbor, ME
Monique loves her Bar Harbor sunsets
Bear Brook State Park, NH
Damien captured a moment while camping with his family in Bear Brook
Plum Island
Plum Island sunset - ripe for the picking. Thanks for sharing, Laura!
Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard
Sara snapped the specatular sunset on the Vineyard, at Menemsha
Hackers Hill, Casco, ME
Rolling hills, trucks and sunsets in Casco, ME. Thanks for this shot, Chris!
Chatham (Cape Cod)
Christine shared the quintesssential Cape Cod at dusk shot...a boat worn out from a day on the bay resting in a grassy patch.
Laconia, NH
Before Luke Bryan hit the stage at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Guilford, Tara took this fabulous photo of sunset at Laconia
Mount Agamenticas, at York, ME
Thank you, Maureen for turning on to this spot , high up in the hills of York
Gloucester, MA
From a deck in Bay View, Gloucester. Such a tranquil moment captured by Christine.
Rockport, MA
Your mind can set sail, staring at this photo from Tracey in Rockport.
