Everybody should be just about in place for the longest eclipse of the century, which begins in under twelve hours. Weather prospects are not so good across much of China, with this forecast showing rain likely for Emei Shan and this cloud map showing Hangzhou socked in at the time I write this.
Since we reluctantly decided not to go to China we've found this web site offering a live HD feed from Yangshan Island off Shanghai for $14. Their last report said the weather was okay. Good luck to everybody on the center line with a camera!
(Photo of 11 August, 1999 eclipse as seen from Lake Balaton, Hungary from EarthPhotos.com.)
cool pic!
Posted by: John | 22 July 2009 at 01:56 AM