"That’s what a total eclipse feels like, and it is occasionally described as such: a glitch."
Well, in a sense, it IS a glitch: what we see is very much a coincidence of the relative distances and diameters of the moon and the sun. If either of them had been different size or different distance from Earth, there would be no "magic".
I’m glad I read this when I did. I lost a friend today, and sometimes a reminder of the hugeness of the universe is a comfort in moments of chaos like this. Xxx
The fact that with our knowledge we can predict the eclipse and make it a collective event is also wonderful. More of us can attend!
I had a sens of community, humanity, unity with fellow Human. We are able to look in the same direction and be surprise by joy! Together! This just add to the awesomeness of the moment.🌎🌓☀️
"That’s what a total eclipse feels like, and it is occasionally described as such: a glitch."
Well, in a sense, it IS a glitch: what we see is very much a coincidence of the relative distances and diameters of the moon and the sun. If either of them had been different size or different distance from Earth, there would be no "magic".
Yes, but a glitch carries a negative connotation that doesn't really fit. Maybe we should call it an easter egg!
Sunny side up?
I’m glad I read this when I did. I lost a friend today, and sometimes a reminder of the hugeness of the universe is a comfort in moments of chaos like this. Xxx
I'm so sorry for your loss, and glad my essay could help a tiny bit.
The fact that with our knowledge we can predict the eclipse and make it a collective event is also wonderful. More of us can attend!
I had a sens of community, humanity, unity with fellow Human. We are able to look in the same direction and be surprise by joy! Together! This just add to the awesomeness of the moment.🌎🌓☀️
My favorite piece on the eclipse. Thank you for putting it in this perspective.
Thank you!
Artfully written, this was a joy to read.
just saw it as well in upstate new york; beautifully said and thanks for bringing me back to that moment