#skygazing

⛅ I sit on this ancient rock, and the blue sky above reminds me that my limits are only the ones I place upon myself.

Total Eclipse of the Heart selfie

(Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit lonely And you're never coming 'round (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit tired Of listening to the sound of my tears (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit nervous That the best of all the years have gone by (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit terrified And then I see the look in your eyes (Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart (Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit restless And I dream of something wild (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit helpless And I'm lying like a child in your arms (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit angry And I know I've got to get out and cry (Turn around) Every now and then, I get a little bit terrified But then I see the look in your eyes

(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart (Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart And I need you now tonight And I need you more than ever And if you only hold me tight We'll be holding on forever And we'll only be making it right 'Cause we'll never be wrong Together, we can take it to the end of the line Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (All of the time) I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks I really need you tonight Forever's gonna start tonight Forever's gonna start tonight Once upon a time, I was falling in love But now I'm only falling apart There's nothing I can do A total eclipse of the heart Once upon a time, there was light in my life But now there's only love in the dark Nothing I can say A total eclipse of the heart

(Turn around, bright eyes) (Turn around, bright eyes) (Turn around) Every now and then, I know you'll never be the boy You always wanted to be (Turn around) But every now and then, I know you'll always be the only boy Who wanted me the way that I am (Turn around) Every now and then, I know there's no one in the universe As magical and wondrous as you (Turn around) Every now and then, I know there's nothing any better There's nothing that I just wouldn't do (Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart (Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then, I fall apart And I need you now tonight (And I need you) And I need you more than ever And if you only hold me tight (If you love me) We'll be holding on forever And we'll only be making it right (And we'll never) 'Cause we'll never be wrong Together, we can take it to the end of the line Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (All of the time) I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks I really need you tonight Forever's gonna start tonight (Forever's gonna start tonight)

"2027's Longest Solar Eclipse: 6 Minutes of Darkness"

Northern lights last night, if you use your imagination really hard, lol! But it was crystal clear out, so I know these aren’t clouds.

A rare solar eclipse celestial event is set to captivate skygazers across North America and Europe, while sadly remaining elusive in Pakistan and India, according to reports from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and Hindustan Times.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has confirmed that the eclipse will traverse the skies over Western Europe, North America, North South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic regions. However, it’s regretfully stated that the spectacle will not grace the skies of Pakistan.

Echoing a similar sentiment, the Hindustan Times reports that India will also miss out on witnessing the total solar eclipse. The eclipse’s trajectory will be visible, contingent upon weather conditions, as it embarks on a journey starting from Mexico, traversing the United States, and eventually reaching Canada.

First-time viewers of a total Solar Eclipse will be gobsmacked by the sight

Enthusiasts of eclipses are already congregating in areas along the “path of totality,” with Fredericksburg in central Texas poised to witness the total eclipse shortly after 1830 GMT. Notably, Michael Zeiler, an experienced eclipse chaser from New Mexico, who has witnessed 11 total eclipses globally, plans to be present in Fredericksburg.

“First-time viewers of a total eclipse will be gobsmacked by the sight,” remarked Zeiler, underlining the profound impact of witnessing such a celestial event. This eclipse is expected to last longer than its predecessor in 2017, with a duration of up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds compared to the previous 2 minutes and 42 seconds.

According to NASA, total eclipses can range from a mere ten seconds to an astonishing seven and a half minutes. Cities along the path of totality include Mazatlan, Mexico; San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio; Erie, Pennsylvania; both Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara Falls, Ontario, home to the renowned waterfall; and Montreal, Quebec.

While a partial eclipse will be visible outside the path of totality in North America, approximately 32 million people in the United States reside within the path of totality, with an additional 5 million expected to travel to witness the event.

Awe-inspiring moment in the tapestry of the cosmos

Anthony Aveni, a seasoned veteran of eclipses and author of the book “In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses,” described the phenomenon as “an interruption in nature’s status quo” that leaves observers breathless.

Forecasters have cautioned that the weather may be overcast across a substantial portion of the path of totality. Nonetheless, Zeiler, a cartographer and amateur astronomer, remains undeterred. He intends to meticulously study satellite images in the lead-up to the eclipse and swiftly relocate to a spot with clear skies, if necessary. Zeiler’s Great American Eclipse website offers a plethora of maps and data to assist fellow enthusiasts in their eclipse-watching endeavors. As anticipation mounts and preparations are made, millions await the rare spectacle of the solar eclipse, which promises to be an awe-inspiring moment in the tapestry of the cosmos.