On March 29, 2006, a total solar eclipse will occur when the new moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. The moon’s shadow will fall on the eastern tip of Brazil, speed eastward across the Atlantic, through northern Africa, across the Mediterranean. We will link with The British School of Lome in Togo, West Africa to receive and analyse data they collect on temperature, humidity and light level.
More detailed maps and information of exactly where the shadow will pass can be found on this link and this Nasa site has fantastic multimedia presentations about eclipses.The IB Physics group at the British School of Lome will be more than welcome to pass on any comments about their experience on eclipse day. They will experience approximately 3.45s of totality, If you have specific questions you want answered you may email Mr Jackson before 06:45 GMT on Wednesday when I can take the questions to the students. At 07:00 we leave for the event. Thailand in on GMT +6.
To see a total solar eclipse, you have to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time—inside the moon’s shadow as the earth, moon, and sun align.
The second map shows the paths of totality of upcoming total eclipses. To see one in person during the next few years, you may have to do some travelling! The school on Lome will be able to observe the eclipse at 9.15GMT. Watch this space!
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The IB Physics group at the British School of Lome will be more than welcome to pass on any comments about their experience on eclipse day. They will experience appoximately 3.45s of totality, If you have specific questions you want answered you may email me, Mr Jackson stevej@bsl.tg or Mr Taylor before 06:45 GMT on Wednesday when I can take the questions to the students. At 07:00 we leave for the event. Thailand in on GMT +6.
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