Eclipse Collection (#9)

Harlequin Duck Histrionicus histrionicus eclipse male January Hokkaido Japan

Maaneclips Mosul Print upper right II Partie Pag
Maaneclips at Mosul, Print upper right: II. Partie Pag. 179, eclipse of the moon, Mosul, Jan Luyken, 1689, paper, etching, h 146 mm × w 81 mm

Lunar eclipse Mosul Print upper right fol 85
Lunar eclipse in Mosul, Print upper right: fol 85, eclipse of the moon, Mosul, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1682, paper, etching, h 173 mm × w 138 mm

Eurasian Wigeon eclipse with open wings low point of view, Mareca penelope, Netherlands

Folium CLVII Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Folium CLVII, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

1930s Diagram Of The Eight Great Planets On A Uniform Scale, The Phases Of The Moon, The Eclipses Of The Sun And Moon And The Earths Orbit (The Seasons)

Lunar Eclipse In A Black Sky; Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Solar Eclipse, Quirimba Island, Quirimbas National Park; Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Solar Eclipse; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Half Of The Moon Illuminated In A Dark Sky

Solar corona and prominences 1860 (1870)
Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by the English astronomer Warren de la Rue ( 1815-1889) at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860

Total solar eclipse in England, 1927
Diagram explaining the science behind the solar eclipse due to be witnessed in England on 29 June 1927. This was to be the first total solar eclipse seen in England for 200 years. 1927

Simon Panser
SIMON PANSER Dutch mathematician, astronomer and mapmaker who mapped the eclipse of 1748. Date: CIRCA 1748

Solar eclipse viewed through the trilithon portals of Stonehenge, the three monoliths of which reflect the three figures standing at the portal (Bacon, Newton and Locke)

Comet passing a planet, artwork. The planet is passing in front of (eclipsing) its parent star. Its moon (in its crescent phase) is at top left

Historical artwork of a solar eclipse. 18th Century Dutch illustration describing the mechanisms of a solar eclipse and the observations that will be made as it casts a shadow on the Earth on 25th

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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.