SAASST News

Monday, 24 June 2024 12:34

Total Solar Eclipse

SAASST Engineer Yousuf Faroukh had a remarkable a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse during his trip to the USA to attend the coming SPIE conference in Washington, D.C. He recorded the remarkable experience of witnessing the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, from Cleveland, Ohio.

Positioned in a serene spot, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts, Yousuf marveled as the moon gradually obscured the sun, casting an eerie twilight over the landscape. The air cooled noticeably, and shadows sharpened into surreal crescents. As the sky darkened during totality, Yousuf was captivated by the ethereal sight of the sun’s corona shimmering around the moon’s silhouette, a rare and breathtaking celestial event. The profound sense of awe and wonder left an indelible impression on Yousuf, reaffirming his passion for astronomy and the mysteries of the universe.