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Vermonters had an opportunity to see a partial solar eclipse Thursday morning just after sunrise. However, Vermont hasn't seen a total eclipse since 1932.
Observers were able to see the June 10 partial eclipse from Burlington, Vermont, at 5:04 a.m., according to timeanddate.com. The moon only partially obscured the sun from the New England viewer, revealing a crescent sun, according to a June 8 USA Today article.
The most recent total solar eclipse event of Vermont's history, in which the sun is fully blotted out by the moon – save for a "ring of fire" around its perimeter – occurred Aug. 31, 1932. The following newspaper clippings are from that year, detailing the last total eclipse Vermont saw.
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Vermonters of nearly a century ago had front-row seats to watch the solar eclipse of 1932.
An image from the Rutland Daily Herald depicts the 1932 total solar eclipse path of totality.
A figure from the Rutland Daily Herald shows the mechanics of how a shadow is cast on the Earth during a total eclipse.
Road rules were changed in preparation for the minutes of darkness during the 1932 eclipse, according to an old article from the Rutland Daily Herald. Bulletins were issued advising daily motorists to turn off all vehicle headlights if parked, so as to preserve the spectacle of eclipse darkness, while the Commissioner encouraged anyone operating a motor vehicle to use headlights if driving was necessitated during the event.
According to the Rutland Daily Herald, the Boston Society of Natural History named a "behavior" committee to survey animals' reactions to the eclipse event of 1932. The committee had found reports of past eclipse activity that showed that during totality, cocks crowed, doves cooed and even flowers became more fragrant.
According to a 1932 Burlington Daily News article, while astronomers looked to the skies, zoologists looked to the Earth, in an effort to gain knowledge on how apes, gorillas, lions and tigers might react to the eclipse event.
A 1932 clip from Burlington Daily News explains the irony of the timeline of the 1932 eclipse, as the time zone changed while it traveled its course.
The Vermont Phoenix noted other possible effects on animals and agriculture in a 1932 article about the effects of the eclipse, including possible effects on milk and egg supply.
Looking to the future
Those who missed Thursdays partial solar eclipse still have the opportunity to mark their calendars for the first total solar eclipse since the event of 1932.
A rare total solar eclipse will directly cross Vermont's path April 8, 2024, according to Nasa's projections. It will be viewable by anyone in New England, weather permitting.
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth and obscuring the sun's rays, according to Nasa. A total eclipse occurs about once every year and a half, but each eclipse can only be visible from certain parts of the globe.
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Thursday's eclipse was an uncommon annular occurrence, seen about once every 224 years. However, the upcoming 2024 total eclipse is even rarer. Each geographical location on the planet only sees a total solar eclipse for a few minutes approximately once every 375 years, according to NASA's website.
This morning's annular partial eclipse sits on a timeline quite close in proximity to the upcoming total solar eclipse, which will be historic for Vermont.
Planning for the 2024 total eclipse
When preparing to watch an eclipse, it is important to take certain precautions into consideration. Eye protection is crucial for the safety of the observer, according to NASA's website.
"When watching a partial eclipse you must wear eclipse glasses at all times if you want to face the sun or use an alternate indirect method," NASA stated.
In preparation for the 2024 eclipse, you can find solar protection glasses at American Paper Optics or from another reputable vendor on the American Astronomical Society's list. AccuWeather said reputable solar eclipse glasses are deemed safe with a standard label reading “ISO 12312-2,” according to the June 8 USA Today article.
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