On April 8th, 2024, Winnipeg, Manitoba, witnessed a partial solar eclipse with a maximum obscuration of 53.64%. Despite cloudy skies, the event captivated Winnipeggers. As a passionate observer living in Winnipeg, I had the opportunity to witness this phenomenon. The Unveiling of the EclipseThe eclipse began its subtle initiation at 12:54 pm CDT, with the moon starting to cover the sun from a direction of 167° and an altitude of 47.0°. The peak occurred at 2:01 pm CDT at 191° and an altitude of 47.2°. The gradual retreat of the moon’s shadow continued until the partial eclipse ended at 3:08 pm CDT. By then, the alignment shifted to 214° and an altitude of 43.0°. A Glimpse Through the LensArmed with my SeeStar S50, I captured key moments of the eclipse. Below are two groups of photographs highlighting the peak and final moments of the eclipse, showcasing the moments when the moon and sun played a fleeting game of tag in the sky. The Eclipse at Its Peak Taken during maximum obscuration. The Closing Moments Captured at the end of the eclipse. Stellar Exploration Before the EclipseIn anticipation of the eclipse, the evening of April 2nd to the morning of April 3rd was spent in diligent observation and photography of the night sky. With my SeeStar S50, I captured the beauty of four Messier objects, all located in the constellation Ursa Major (aka Big Dipper).
The Night Before: Capturing the Pinwheel GalaxyMotivated by my earlier observations, I set out to capture a great image of M101 (another Messier object in Ursa Major) on April 7th, the night before the eclipse.
Location of observed Messier objects in Ursa Major. A Cosmic JourneyThe partial solar eclipse of 2024 provided a unique opportunity for celestial observation and photography. Coupled with the preceding nights spent capturing the beauty of distant galaxies and nebulae, it was an unforgettable experience that underscored the wonders of our universe. For more details and insights into the equipment used during these observations, visit the 'My Gear' page under the 'Astronomy' section of my website, recently completed to share information about my gear and what qualities I value most with fellow astronomy enthusiasts. Maximum obscuration, times, direction, and altitude data from Time and Date.
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