Japan Eclipse
This Wednesday (22nd) will be when the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century can be seen from the southern tip of Japan.
Folks on the southern islands of Yaku-shima, Amami-shima and Akiseki-shima will see the total eclipse for a duration of about 6 mins at 11:00.
Folks in Tokyo will be able to enjoy a partial solar eclipse of about 70% which will start at 09:55 and be at peak at about 11:12. Lets hope the weathers is decent.
Anybody here witnessed an eclipse in their lifetime so far? I will be up at our other office roof top ^o^
A report on the lead up to our Total Eclipse meaning some interesting monetization ideas including "Total Eclipse noodles."
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IMAX Projection Operator
Yes I have. It was very cool.
Anigao Kigurumi Cosplayer, Professional mask maker.
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It will be cooler when Hiro Nakayama get his time travel and teleport ability.
Hehe... any heroes followers here?
Oh dear solar eclipse, powa us grant do want!
IE
http://otakujanai.org
wasnt Hiro Nakamura the one from heroes?
Jobless bum at the moment
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yes he is
Jobless bum at the moment
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doesnt he already have those back again thanks to baby matt parkman ;p
Ambassador
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Baby "Touch and Go"! Coincidentally, Touch and Go is the name of a toll card in my city.
Time Traveller/High School Student
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yes! I'm a heroes follower ^^
Photographer/Photojournalist
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Never seen a total solar eclipse, although I remember a really nice one in 1999, it was around 80% and I was at the beach...
university student
I remember that one i was in Croatia at that time
college student
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Gonna catch this in taiwan >.< I think we get a better view of it than Japan. Not sure about it though.
student
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Me too.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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I remember there was an eclipse when I was in a swimming pool. Which was fun lol. Forgot it was happening that day lol. Few years ago now ofc.
Eclipse *yay*
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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Would like to see it too! Might not attend school this wednesday just to see it orz...
Have seen lunar eclipse a few times before, the moon is totally red! Seen it but didn't know it was an eclipse at that time ><
High School Student
I have seen a lunar eclipse once. It was very, very late at night. The moon was red-ish but dimly lite because of a layer of thin clouds.
Never seen a solar eclipse though. The longest solar eclipse in the century and I don't get to see it. T.T
It's a once in a life time event! >.<
初音ミク命
I believe I saw a total eclipse when I was still in elementary school, we were able to look at it for short periods of time using a welders mask.
partime_snowboarder
http://chavasanimecorner.blogspot.com/
i have only seen partial eclipse and total lunar eclipse. It's a goal in my life to witness a total eclipse someday.
Student
I saw a news today said that the best view is at Indonesia and this eclipse are 500 years per time, i think this would be a very precious chance to witness.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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Time for another business opportunity for those locations ^^
Witness a partial eclipse once when i was a kid.
Technical Account Manager
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I remember seeing a total eclipse many years ago when I was still in elementary school (wow, that has to be over 15 years ago now). It was pretty sombering...
Public service employee
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i´ve seen the total eclipse in August 1999 in Munich.
Amazing, thousends of people looked into the sky. The public live stands still for minutes. People who don´t know about, stoped on the Autobahn to look what is happenig.
I think one or more thought "Worlds End is near" ^,^
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wonder if it'll be visible in the Philippines, will be up in the air at the time of the eclipse. ^^
Mad scientist
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You must make a vid or take some pics of this, Danny! I'm counting on you.
Systems Engineer
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I had the chance to observe one several years ago but it was such a partial eclipse that I could only see it projected onto a sheet of paper via binoculars.
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
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Yes I have, it was some years ago though, I think 2001. It wasn't a full eclipse (Engeland had the full eclipse), Belgium had a partial eclipse. I followed it on TV. It's really strange, it really gets dark outside.
Apart from that one, I've had a few small partial eclipses. None of great significance.
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
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Could have been 1999 too though...
vendor
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Looking the moon eclipse..wish it's visible to see it here also.
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I would love to see a total solar eclipse someday, seen a few lunar eclipses though
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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cant remember what type of eclipse was, but i remember seeing one when i was just a kid in Colombia, would really like to witness this one ^^
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
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Solar Eclipse > Luna Eclipse. Seriously, day turns to night? How epic is that! (^o^)
November Echo Echo Tango
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Solar Eclipse fad i must say..
Hopefully the clouds won't do the usual "Eclipses" it gives us ;)
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
The eclipse I witnessed was in Ohio 1993. The sunlight that made it through the tree leaves looked like hundreds of little crescent moons on the sidewalk twinkling. I think it was a 70% eclipse. The ramen bowl though - kowai, I would try it just because of that. It's probably a lot healthier then most food I eat anyway.
High School Student
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Haven't seen one before...Hope I do get a good view of it in my school :/ Now to search for a place with good view :D
Ronin
ýes i saw a total eclipse in germany in...i think 2000? it's very fascinating.
Nekophilia
Saw one months ago me thinks. But it wasn't a total solar eclipse..
Read about this in Reader's Digest. I joked bout going to Japan just for it, and my friend actually said "Hmm.. I'll check if I have anything on that day" in a very serious tone. o.o
US Navy Sailor
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Think I remember seeing a particial solar eclispse when I was a kid. California, but I don't remember much other then that.
Will be missing this eclipse I think. A bit far from Japan at the moment...
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
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eclipse of this type means the end is near.....WAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH (Evil Laugh)!!!!!
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
that means the end has been near since ....i dunno... the earth and moon began?
Super geek
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It was August 1999, I just moved to London from Scotland :) I guess it was around the time you move to Japan?
I was standing on Lambert Bridge - around 12 and sun light start to fade and the temperature drop a little.
It's a shame I couldn't make it back to Asia on time. Perhaps the one on 15 Jan 2010
Lazy Gamer at home
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I saw it once a few years ago, it's awesome :D
Can't wait to see it another time ^^
former Emperor of Britannia
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This reminds me of the episode of "SIMPSONS" that has an eclipse in it.
haven't seen any eclipse in my life. Would love to see one when the time comes.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Will be at work, as I mentioned here: http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/21755/Asia+Eclipse+on+the+22th.html#comment680211
x_X Hoping I can ask for leave for a couple minutes, or maybe drag my co-workers out along with me. Not everyday you can see an eclipse, after all, and I'm actually in Hong Kong where it's supposed to be a good place to see it.
Does anyone remember what's needed to look at the eclipse safely though? I seem to recall being told in elementary that you still need sunglasses. Or something.
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
My advice would be to never, never look directly at an eclipse without some kind of filter rated for such viewing. And never with raw binoculars or telescopes, they usually have a warning on them, pay attention to it. If it's going to be 100% eclipse then MAYBE at the apogee of the event with unaided eyes, but NEVER with telescopes or binocular without solar filters.
If you have ever used a magnifying glass during a sunny day to burn holes in paper, then you have a good idea what the lenses in your eyes will do to your retinas looking at the sun.
A few searches on your favorite search engine should give some good inexpensive ideas. Or if you have some friends who are in to astronomy, they can help or might have the things you need.
And have FUN! It's a memorable experience. (^v^)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Ah, thanks. Glad I asked before rendering myself blind. ^^;
Dirty Gentleman
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*FatB shows everyone a full moon*
CEO MIrai Inc
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hairy?
Dirty Gentleman
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Smooth as a baby's bottom...
my oppai are.
~Undine~
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I remember one, what struck me most wasn't the darkness but how cold it suddenly got.
research student
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seen once in junior high school, i think. i'd see it somewhere in osaka, i guess.
just hopes the weather rain forecast is wrong again >o<
Student
OO, a solar eclipse, cool.
Funny, when I first saw the heading of this news item in Google reader, I totally thought you were gonna give your thoughts on the IDE:P
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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saw once but dunno which one. Don't look at it directly, may cause eye damage.
Professional Photographer, Post-Graduate College Student
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When I was a kid I remember seeing a lunar and a solar eclipse... hasn't happened in a while.
Gunpla Hunter
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Will be be only viewable near Japan?
Nevertheless, get ready for some "Heroes" to appear after the eclipse. XP
Student
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looks like the guys in Naha will be able to enjoy the full eclipse. bringing out the big gear for the photos i suppose? looking forward to that post!
personally, i have never seen an actual eclipse before. :(
houkouonchi
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Eclipse
World's End
I like that title
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Never seen a total solar, but did spot a lunar eclipse a little while back I think. Tried to take some pictures of it but I didn't know how to set my camera right that time so they all come out as blotches of light lol
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Oh man...too bad i will miss it here...won't see it in another 18 years...
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
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Hearing about eclipses remind me of that few episode of Heroes where the eclipse happened. I'm also reminded how dumb some of those scenes were... The eclipse there seemed to last forever, lol.
I may have seen an eclipse back in Jakarta or here... either way I was still very young.
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
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darn, only 8% partial eclipse where I live. never seen a proper eclipse in my entire life too.
High school student
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I have seen only a partial eclipse, once. Would like to see the total eclipse once.
Laptop Tech
Saw one when I was in public school. There have been some Lunar eclipses here within the last few years, too.
College Student
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I have seen a few lunar eclipse but not seen a solar eclipse. So want to see one, and too bad I can't go to the one in Japan, only because I am about thousands of miles away.
Terrorist ? =)
Cool... but... which 1 was Lunar and which 1 was Solar again ? XD
Otaku ^^
Solar Eclipse = When the Moon is in between the Sun and Earth.
Lunar Eclipse = when the Earth is in between the Sun and Moon.
d@@b
Otaku ^^
For better protection, please wear a pair of sunglasses or semi-transparent oppai pads if a sunglasses is unavailable. =P
d@@b
College Student, Computer Science Major
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Haven't seen a total eclipse before.
apprentice otaku, collector of figures, sometimes sysadmin ^_^
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I have view one a 80%, but I do not remember what year.
I expect it to happen at least once in my life.
I would like to see the crown of light :)
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
I havent T___T I WANT TO SEE ONE BADDD~~
otaku-ist
http://myanimelist.net/profile/mel
From that video, people in the countryside release that nice feeling of the simple life.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Yeah, I've seen about 3 or 4.. it's quite fascinating. O.o
???Confused???
I've seen a few, but not at places where all the lights are off...that would have been awesome...
大学の学生 １st year
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Remember Danny, don't stare directly at it :D
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Witnessed a solar eclipse back in 1999 in school. Wasn't a total eclipse in the neck of wood where I live but was pretty awesome for me.
In Art classes we were crafting special sunglasses so that we could look directly into the sun. Was pretty cool.
IE
http://otakujanai.org
i've seen a couple too, they are pretty cool
student
http://sikibuton.blogspot.com/
In my school have observation time to during that time.
It is Akuseki-shima no Akisekishima.
Student
I saw one several years ago in Austria. It was pretty cool!
Lucky that you guys get to see one, better not miss it Danny!
(^_^)
Overman
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Seen a few solar and lunar eclipses. However, what I'd really wanna see is Haley's Comet.
Student
I'd like to one day see an eclipse, personally think they're an amazing phenomenon.
Student
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That's cool that it's all laid out for everyone in Japan (that looks for it). I didn't even know about this till recently.
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
I am looking forward to it since i first saw the news.
Unfortunately, only 10% for Singapore. D=
NEET
Yay! My chance to get a "special ability"! Don't get surprised if I get super-powered after the eclipse =D
Marketer, Advertising Specialist
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I have in my part of the world "Americas". Truly a Beautiful and awe inspiring site! Hope y'all get a chance to witness!!!^_^
Computer science student
Nice.
I saw one complete eclipse in my city. I think it was around 199x (where x is between 5 and 7).
But to be honest I thought it as quite underwhelming!!
Alchemist in training
I have witnessed it before some in February if not mistaken . Around 1700-1800 I was waiting for a solar eclipse but the thing is I can't see because All the clouds are blocking the sun because The moon serves as a Gravitational Magnet to the clouds .
Darn it , should've been there earlier
I.T. Technician
Hope there is no cloud on the day!!!!
Mate went to Mongolia last year to see it....
Did you know there are quite a few dedicated people that travel to each one to see it...
Expensive for just 20 mins of fun!!!
hmmm... then again..... 20 mins aint that bad!!! lol
Otaku
I've seen one when i was younger, in my school days. I don't remember very well.. except for the part when they tell us "Don't look directly into it" since apparently it's bad for your eyes, even though it might not seem bright... or something. So of course, what did we all do when we were young Primary School kids? we looked!
Student, PoomDomain Director
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I wonder if I will be able to see it in Australia. I saw an eclipse once before, and I was still in Thailand then, 10 years ago I think
Mechanical Engineering student
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I know I've seen an eclipse before. I just can't remember where and when :P
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
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i have seen one when i was a child~ the sky looks cool^^
Master Storyteller
OOOOh I wish I was there soooooo bad.
a guy who cares (sort of...)
Yep, I've seen one although it was a partial solar eclipse, but the weather was perfect with a clear sky, and it was in the middle of the day, amazing experience ^^.
anime + games collector
i haven't seen one but would like to.
Bounty Hunter LOL
I´ve experienced two eclipse events and they are pretty awesome cause it all goes dark and animals act as if it were night already......Pretty awesome, I remember the sky getting orangy at first and then went dark........The sound of a rooster crowing at that time comes to mind!!!
CHEERS AND ENJOY THE ECLIPSE!
PT Supervisor at UPS
I have never seen a total eclipse =(
College Student
We'll all get super powers!!!!!!!!!
Student
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I will be up for this tomorrow.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
It's happened but it wasn't a big deal to me as a kid. Now I don't know if I really want to see it this time around either...^^;
Student
We'll be seeing this one where I'm living. It's gonna cover about 75% of the sun.
gamer, student, slacker
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Danny, are you planning to take some photos of the eclipse ? what kind of settings do you need for your camera ?
cheers !
Student
Have not seen 1 of these in quite some time. Wish i was there!
Student
Oh ya forget 1 thing. Danny hope u can post some pics of the eclipse. Looking forward to seeing them =)
Illustrator/japanese language student
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I think I've only seen lunar eclipses TT.TT
I.T. Technician
10.53am Central Australian time for eclipse
But it might be cloudy to spoil the view!!!
Bummer
Pre-U Student
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I have never seen an eclipse before. Even if it happened once here, I think it was barely noticeable haha.
College Freshmen
If I remember the news correctly, China will get a full eclipse.
Student, Performer
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It was raining out there...didn't saw it..
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
Raining Kills the scene. ^^;;
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
it was raining.....
usmc
It went by so fast i missed the good part... damn Naha..