2010 Solar Eclipse Over Easter Island (uncut version)

This is a video of the 2010 Total Solar Eclipse as seen from Easter Island. Inset views include a view towards the west (out to sea), and a ground view of the observing area at the Altiplanico Hotel with the Twilight Tours group. More eclipse shots are can be found at http://www.astrocamera.net/2010/0702-16/

Background noise in the soundtrack is due to the winds which were blowing that morning. Earlier that morning we were still being sprinkled occasionally with drizzles.

Notice the ground views darkening with the horizon areas brightening before totality ends at our location. About 4 minutes into totality, notice a car drive by with the headlights on (someone was clueless!).

Also note the clouds move in just seconds after the end of totality -- a very close call. The western view doesn't immediately return to normal brightness because of the clouds which covered the sun right after the eclipse.

Видео 2010 Solar Eclipse Over Easter Island (uncut version) канала Dave Kodama