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To witness a totaleclipse of the Sun is a privilege that comes to but few people. Once seen,however, it is a phenomenon never to be forgotten. The black body of theMoon standind out...in sinister relief between Sun and Earth, the suddenoutflashing glory and radiance of the pearly corona which can be seen atno other time, the scarlet prominences rising from the surface of the hiddenSun to heights of many thousand miles, the unaccustomed presence of thebrighter stars and planets in the daytime, the darkness of twilight andthe unusual chill in the air. There s something in it all that affectseven the strongest nerves and it is almost with a sight of relief thatwe hail the return of the friendly Sun. IsabelM. Lewis - 1924� |