Eclipse Collection (#3)

Diagram of the position of the luminous prominences, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Diagram of the position of the luminous prominences, 1860. It is very generally known that a short time since H.M.S. Himalaya returned to England with a party of about fifty English

The Eclipse of the Sun - facsimile of [one of] the two photographs obtained during the totality, 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Eclipse of the Sun - facsimile of [one of] the two photographs obtained during the totality, 1860. Astronomer Warren De La Rue captured images in Rivabellosa, Spain

The Eclipse of the Sun - facsimile of [one of] the two photographs obtained during the totality, 1860 Creator: Unknown
The Eclipse of the Sun - facsimile of [one of] the two photographs obtained during the totality, 1860. Astronomer Warren De La Rue captured images in Rivabellosa, Spain

The Eclipse of the Sun on July 18 in Spain - luminous corona as seen round the Moon... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Eclipse of the Sun on July 18 in Spain - luminous corona as seen round the Moon - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860....in a moment afterwards the sun had disappeared

L'éclipse sera-t-elle totale?, 1871. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'eclipse sera-t-elle totale?, 1871. Will the eclipse be total?

Vois-tu, c'est l'éclipse qui commence... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vois-tu, c'est l'eclipse qui commence... 19th century. Whatever you want - You see, the eclipse begins

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Thoth Adan

Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer
XEE4405035 Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer, observing a moon eclipse in Rome.From " La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier"

A total solar eclipse is seen from the beach of Ternate island, Indonesia, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Beawiharta TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Bark Ship Eclipse, 1857. Creator: Franz Hunten
Bark Ship Eclipse, 1857. Ships belonging to the company Rettig/Rettigska varvet, 1840-1870s

Dancing to restore an eclipsed moon, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Dancing to restore an eclipsed moon, c1914. Several Kwakiutl people dancing in a circle around a smoking fire, in an effort to cause a sky creature, which they believe swallowed the moon

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Hugo Gonçalves

Eclipse of the moon photographed on a limpid Venetian night. In the foreground, a view of the end part of the right facade of the Basilica of San Marco Venice. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

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Amy Louise Baker

A woman in Liverpool city centre watching the solar eclipse through a bottle. 11th August 1999

A group of workmen in Liverpool city centre watching the solar eclipse. 11th August 1999

The solar eclipse at Bidston Hill. 11th August 1999

Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42

Super Blood Wolf Moon or Blood Moon Eclipse so called because a Lunar eclipse is appearing at the same time as a Supermoon. Arundel, West Sussex, England, UK, 21 January 2019

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A composite photo shows all the phases of the so-called Super Blood Wolf Moon total lunar eclipse on Sunday January 20, 2019 in Panama City

Antique illustration of 31 december 1861 eclipse map

A total lunar eclipse is seen over the Tower of David in Jerusalems Old City December 10, 2011. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun (JERUSALEM - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Combination photo shows the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse as seen from Jerusalem June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Nir Elias (JERUSALEM - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A combination of photographs shows a partial solar eclipse seen in Berlin March 20, 2015. A partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Africa, Europe and Asia on Friday

An eclipse is seen in Tokyo
An eclipse (clockwise from top L) is seen in Tokyo May 21, 2012 in this combination picture. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse that dimmed

A man practices taichi during an eclipse at the Bund along the Huangpu River in Shanghai May 21, 2012. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse that

A partially eclipsed sun is seen from Juba November 3, 2013. Skywatchers across the world are in for a treat Sunday as the final solar eclipse of 2013 takes on a rare hybrid form

A composite of 12 pictures shows a full lunar eclipse over the skies in Hefei, Anhui province December 10, 2011. The moon turns red as the shadow falls on it during the eclipse

A bird carries a twig as it flies, with a partial solar eclipse seen behind, near Bridgwater, in south western England, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE

The shadow of the earth falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Malaga, southern Spain, late June 15, 2011. Picture taken using a long exposure

A combination photo shows phrases of a full lunar eclipse as it occurs over the North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa, Hawaii December 10, 2011

The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Nir Elias (JERUSALEM - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The moon is seen during the beginning of a total lunar eclipse through the structures of Malaysias landmark Seri Wawasan Bridge in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur late December 10, 2011

Visitors view the solar eclipse is seen over Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, Salisbury, southern England March 20, 2015. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty

A partial solar eclipse forms in the sky through clouds near the cross of the Church of St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker in Sofia March 20, 2015

The moon passes between the sun and the earth behind a windmill near Albuquerque, New Mexico May 20, 2012. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse

The solar eclipse creates the effect of a diamond ring at totality as seen from Clingmans Dome, which at 6, 643 feet (2, 025m) is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A combination photo shows an annular eclipse seen in Tokyo May 21, 2012. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse that dimmed the skies over parts of

A shadow falls on the moon during a lunar eclipse as seen from Amman June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji (JORDAN - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A combination of six pictures shows the rising supermoon in the sky in Frankfurt, Germany, early morning September 28, 2015

The sun rises behind the skyline of Manhattan as it is partially eclipsed by the moon during a hybrid eclipse over New York, November 3, 2013

The super blue moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse in Beijing, China, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A lunar eclipse is visible among cables on the Anzac Bridge in Sydney in the early hours of June 16, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A combination photograph shows a series of total solar eclipse as seen from the beach of
A combination photograph shows the beginning to the end (top L to bottom R) of a total solar eclipse as seen from the beach of Ternate island, Indonesia, March 9, 2016

An eclipse is seen at the Bund along the Huangpu River in Shanghai May 21, 2012. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse that will dim the skies over

A spider hanging by its web on a flower is silhouetted against the full moon after a total lunar eclipse in Kathmandu April 4, 2015

Birds fly and settle on trees as a partial solar eclipse is seen, near Bridgwater, in south western England, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE

A partial solar eclipse is seen from near Bridgwater, in south western England, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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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.