1.11.13

Solar Eclipse: plan for next Sunday

Dusting off the old eclipse gear used for the 1999 total eclipse in Reims. It's in surprisingly good condition. But then again, when has Nikon ever let anyone down?

eclipse coverage, 3rd. Nov.
Times for 3rd. November 2013 at Alicante, Spain

A partial eclipse is visible at latitude 38º North

First contact: 178º, 13:08 eclipse starts
Mid:           198º: 13:46
Last contact:  209º: 14:24 eclipse ends

Madrid times: 6 minutes earlier

Hoping for clear skies. Prediction looks good.