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Eclipse Collection (#18)

"Captivated by the Celestial Ballet: A Journey through Eclipse" Witnessing an eclipse is like witnessing a celestial dance, where nature's wonders unfold before our eyes

Background imageEclipse Collection: An Astronomical Note

An Astronomical Note
A Second Eclipse of the Sun. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageEclipse Collection: Keeping It Dark

Keeping It Dark
Mrs Blotchet (after watching a violent drive by her husband during the eclipse of the sun): Well, I knew he d knock a hole in something before he d finished

Background imageEclipse Collection: Illustration showing the Eclipse of the Moon, 1932

Illustration showing the Eclipse of the Moon, 1932
Illustration showing the passage of the moon through the cone of the Earths shadow (invisible in space, but represented diagrammatically here) on 14th September 1932

Background imageEclipse Collection: Solar Eclipse over Greenwich, London, 1858

Solar Eclipse over Greenwich, London, 1858
Engraving showing the solar eclipse viewed over Greenwich, London, in March 1858. This view, as seen from the Isle of Dogs, shows the River Thames

Background imageEclipse Collection: Three Chippewa Indian chiefs at Montreal, 1849

Three Chippewa Indian chiefs at Montreal, 1849
Three native American Indian chiefs in full ceremonial dress, with beads, necklaces and feathers: Chingwackonce (Little Pine), Nabunagoging (The Eclipse) and Menissino Wenninne (The Great Warrior)

Background imageEclipse Collection: Indian Astronomer

Indian Astronomer
An Indian Astronomer studies his charts

Background imageEclipse Collection: Chinese Eclipse Ceremony

Chinese Eclipse Ceremony
Chinese ceremonies during the eclipse of the sun involving music and reverence

Background imageEclipse Collection: Solar Eclipse / Spain 1860

Solar Eclipse / Spain 1860
The solar eclipse at Aguilar, Spain

Background imageEclipse Collection: Sequential images from the lunar eclipse photographed from Santiago, Chile on March 3, 2007

Sequential images from the lunar eclipse photographed from Santiago, Chile on March 3, 2007
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEclipse Collection: A partial eclipse of the sun over the UK

A partial eclipse of the sun over the UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageEclipse Collection: Moon in transit across Sun

Moon in transit across Sun. Image 2 of 3. Transit of the Moon across the Sun, as seen from the Stereo-B spacecraft. This event was not visible from Earth

Background imageEclipse Collection: Sun Eclipse - shadow of moon covering the sun

Sun Eclipse - shadow of moon covering the sun
USH-1234 SUN - Eclipse, shadow of the moon covering the sun Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageEclipse Collection: Gambetta / Gill / Eclipse 70

Gambetta / Gill / Eclipse 70
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman: escaping with a cabbage and a goat!

Background imageEclipse Collection: Gustave Courbet / Eclipse

Gustave Courbet / Eclipse
GUSTAVE COURBET French artist: a satirical depiction

Background imageEclipse Collection: Blunt / Jupiter / Eclipse

Blunt / Jupiter / Eclipse
A diagram showing an eclipse of Jupiters satellites

Background imageEclipse Collection: Blunt / Eclipse Progress

Blunt / Eclipse Progress
A diagram showing the progress of an eclipse

Background imageEclipse Collection: BLUNT / MOONs ECLIPSE / 57

BLUNT / MOONs ECLIPSE / 57
A diagram showing an eclipse of the moon

Background imageEclipse Collection: Blunt / Sun in Ecliptic

Blunt / Sun in Ecliptic
The suns place in the ecliptic

Background imageEclipse Collection: Volcano and Eclipse

Volcano and Eclipse
An eclipse of the moon seen above a smoking volcano

Background imageEclipse Collection: Solar Eclipse 1724

Solar Eclipse 1724
The various stages of a solar eclipse observed in 1724

Background imageEclipse Collection: Incas and Eclipse

Incas and Eclipse
Incas lament the vanishing moon

Background imageEclipse Collection: Eclipse in Algeria

Eclipse in Algeria
At Sfax, Algeria, astronomers observe an eclipse

Background imageEclipse Collection: Eclipse & Crucifixion

Eclipse & Crucifixion
Dionysius the Areopagite, during a voyage to Egypt, sees a solar eclipse coinciding with the crucifixion of Jesus, and this encourages him to espouse the Christian faith Date: circa 33

Background imageEclipse Collection: Eclipse from Moon

Eclipse from Moon
Solar eclipse by the Earth, observed from Earths Moon

Background imageEclipse Collection: Annular Eclipse

Annular Eclipse
Annular eclipse

Background imageEclipse Collection: Diagram of Eclipse

Diagram of Eclipse
Diagramatic representation

Background imageEclipse Collection: Partial Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse
Partial solar eclipse

Background imageEclipse Collection: Eclipse Seen by Columbus

Eclipse Seen by Columbus
Eclipse seen by Columbus

Background imageEclipse Collection: Dragon (Chinese)

Dragon (Chinese)
THE CHINESE DRAGON




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"Captivated by the Celestial Ballet: A Journey through Eclipse" Witnessing an eclipse is like witnessing a celestial dance, where nature's wonders unfold before our eyes. From the mesmerizing Diamond Ring Effect to Jupiter with its enchanting moons and their shadows, each moment holds a breathtaking surprise. As starlight bends under the Sun's attraction, we are reminded of Einstein's theory and how even light succumbs to cosmic forces. Just like Caspar David Friedrich's "Two Men Contemplating the Moon, " we find ourselves lost in deep thoughts as we ponder the mysteries of the universe. Eclipse, not just a phenomenon but also a magnificent racehorse held by a groom with an eager jockey atop, symbolizes power and grace intertwined. It reminds us that beauty can be found even amidst darkness. Imagine being suspended in Earth's orbit, gazing at a total solar eclipse—a sight that leaves us spellbound. And across vast landscapes like Washington State or Seattle, where Blood Moons cast their eerie glow during lunar eclipses, it feels as if time stands still. Annular solar eclipses become works of art themselves—brushstrokes of light merging with darkness on canvas-like skies. The Lunar Eclipse paints ethereal hues upon our world while reminding us of our place within this grand cosmic symphony. The word "eclipse" resonates deeply within us—an echo from ancient times when civilizations marveled at these celestial events. Whether it be capturing moments like the Total Solar Eclipse in 2006 or astronomers patiently awaiting another spectacle—they all bear witness to humanity's unending fascination with these captivating phenomena. In every eclipse lies an invitation—to pause and marvel at nature’s ballet unfolding above us; to embrace both light and shadow; and ultimately, to connect with something greater than ourselves—the infinite wonders that lie beyond our earthly realm.