The July 22, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse was an experience to treasure - yes, even though from where I am it was only partial, about 49.5% here in Megapolitan Manila.
This is technically the first Solar Eclipse I was able to observe, the previous solar eclipses that occured here in the Philippines were, sadly, covered by clouds (and even raining). One of it was the Total Solar Eclipse that was visible in Cebu (Manila got up to 96% at that time if I remember correctly).
Here are my select photos of today’s record-breaking eclipse - longest Total Solar Eclipse at its maximum - 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Oh, you’re in for a treat, 5 video coverage of the Total Solar Eclipse in India, China, and Japan, you’ll even see the firey fires of the sun ;)
Camera: Canon PowerShot A460 (5 Megapixels)
Setting: Manual; ISO400; Custom White Balance (directed at the sky); Vivid; 640x480
Tripod: None
Filter: 4 layers of used X-Ray film
Vantage Point: Makati City, Philippines
Latitude: N 14° 37’ 12.00"
Longitude: E 120° 58’ 12.00"
All photos above by Yahuhanan Yukiya Sese Cuneta is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 International.