Getting ready for the Solar Eclipse???
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
Philippines
July 20, 2009 10:06pm CST
that's right the lunar eclipse might happen today in different time zones in the world. this is the moment where the Moon will come between earth and the sun. Scientist simply estates that this is simply a natural phenomena in astrology. to be honest i haven't seen any sort of eclipse in my are here. but there was a time where my people had seen a Dancing Sun
, it was even shown in the news,ridiculous but true.
But religious sects believed that there's a lot of impending danger that comes accross this particular eclipse. it was most stated in the India and Chinese Culture of warnings about a terrible event. some say it marks the coming of the end of the world.
So, what ever religion do you have? even if your atheist, what is your main view or beliefs to this upcoming solar eclipse? is it good or bad...
or something fantastic or annoying to see
.
I hope we get watch it together, what time would that be in your country???4 people like this
17 responses
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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21 Jul 09
Hi Let,
I haven't heard about it yet but I don't think its anything bad at all as its happened before and I misse it, just hopeing I can see this one.
Tamara
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
I just saw it in yahoo news and in CNN about these eclipse update. there isn't anything about in the eclipse.
the only people who thought it was those people before us a thousand years ago. i showed you the time duration.too bad it's been raining here, there's no way we can see it from here.2 people like this
@just4you0 (421)
• India
21 Jul 09
Hey, friend are you confused? Lunar eclipse on no moon night, what a bad joke. Please check your quote again. Its solar eclipse and its not today, it is tomorrow on 22nd july. Happy mylotting!
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@just4you0 (421)
• India
21 Jul 09
Aahhh! I dont want to hurt you but i just told that its not lunar its solar eclipse and its not going to take place today ,its tomorrow morning that is 22nd july. I just made corrections in your wrong info , i apologise if you didnt liked my response.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Which was a bad joke to you? you know it's either that you are sleepy, not in the mood or simply wanna take it out on me, i don't know am just giving out the info so just chill. uh...i did say solar eclipse?right?
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
22 Jul 09
I would like to see this but I doubt that I will. I really don't know what time the US is to see it but I know that it doesn't get dark here until about 10 p.m. I am usually in bed right after that due to getting up early. I hope that I can see it though.
I don't think that it is a sign of anything now. However, I do know that the Bible talks of the sun being dark and the moon being like blood.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Did you see it
? i think it's a lot better seeing it at night. unlike sunny day i had to wear glasses and at least cover my eyes to see it. but i didn't see it long because of the damn clouds passing
. maybe it was just a interpretation of the people at that time. i guess the one who saw it had sore eyes.
? i think it's a lot better seeing it at night. unlike sunny day i had to wear glasses and at least cover my eyes to see it. but i didn't see it long because of the damn clouds passing. maybe it was just a interpretation of the people at that time. i guess the one who saw it had sore eyes.
@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
the solar eclipse was this 830 am in my country. i should have watched it as i often do it every time it occurs. but this time i didn't watch it anymore, accordingly it's not good for pregnant women to watch eclipse..i don't know if it's true but i just didn't.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Well,it's our country since i live in the Philippines too. i had watch the departing moon from the sun. so, are you pregnant now, that's why you didn't watch? well, don't worry the next sighting will the next 123 years from now.doubt any one would remember.
it's our country since i live in the Philippines too. i had watch the departing moon from the sun. so, are you pregnant now, that's why you didn't watch? well, don't worry the next sighting will the next 123 years from now.doubt any one would remember.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
21 Jul 09
Hi Letran! I don't know if we here in the USA are going to
be able to see the Eclipse at all! I think that only China
and India are going to be able to see the complete effects
of this particular Eclipse! I do remember slightly when I
was about 10 years old that there was a Lunar Eclipse and
we were sent home early from school because we were told that
it wasn't going to be safe for us to look directly at the
sun passing over the moon, or whatever it was going to happen
because it could burn our retinas? Like I said I was very
young and scared! I do remember my mother closing all the blinds
in the house and making me and my brother stay away from the
windows and not dare look out!
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Was there a Lunar Eclipse from before, not long ago, i just didn't remember when but i did saw it at night it was brighter. it wasn't even safe either looking at the sun at the afternoon during the eclipse. i tried to let my mom see it but she was afraid
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, not long ago, i just didn't remember when but i did saw it at night it was brighter. it wasn't even safe either looking at the sun at the afternoon during the eclipse. i tried to let my mom see it but she was afraid.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Faiths,beliefs and so-called religions claims a lot of meaning for this.But this is scientifically based event,so nothing to worry about this.
I am not against any religion or beliefs,i respect their views regarding this matter.I am a christian and i only believe in what the Holy Bible says.
We can't changed anyone's opinion in one discussion,so let them be.
Have a good day
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
That's right there's no fact in the religious beliefs, if there is such belief on the warnings of doom, then we would have been destroyed a long time. i respect their beliefs as well and an opinion is an opinion, we really can't change some one's head is the belief is too strong for them. nice to met you.great day
@smooch091784 (973)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
I always get fascinated with the solar systems, the stars and the planets, just about anything about it. However, I'm not that too much fond of solar eclipse, well maybe when I was younger.. I've seen comet once, and it was lovely! I don't have any beliefs of what should be doing on the day of the eclipse, but I guess it'll be interesting.. I guess I'd be looking at it when I get the time and chance but if not, it's alright.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
I am fascinated too, but this is the first time I'm seeing an eclipse. wow did you wish for something when you saw the comet? i wish me had a large telescope far more visible than the hubble. if not then probably you great grand children will.
, but this is the first time I'm seeing an eclipse. wow did you wish for something when you saw the comet? i wish me had a large telescope far more visible than the hubble. if not then probably you great grand children will.
@Mikaela_taz25 (1842)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Are you sure we're gonna see it, base on your time duration it's only good for india,china and united states. does it mean we have almost the same time with china doesn't mean we can see simply because of our insane rainy weather that might spoil the fun.
you sure we're gonna see it, base on your time duration it's only good for india,china and united states. does it mean we have almost the same time with china doesn't mean we can see simply because of our insane rainy weather that might spoil the fun. @LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
am not sure
. and with the weather forecast of this week, the rain won't be a lucky scenario tomorrow because we want to see the eclipse. well, i am hoping we can still see it. once in a black moon you know.. i would hate rain if he shows up tomorrow.
. and with the weather forecast of this week, the rain won't be a lucky scenario tomorrow because we want to see the eclipse. well, i am hoping we can still see it. once in a black moon you know.. i would hate rain if he shows up tomorrow.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Yes, we should see it, although i tried to look during the past eclipse. but all i get was getting a poop from bird flying buy above me. sure hope it doesn't rain tomorrow. other wise il wait for another eclipse.hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Hey! it was said on the news, have you seen it?! damn i woke up in the morning but i didn't 
see it. so, how was it? did you see the full eclipse? i saw it on the news coverage in CNN that people in your country where watching it.
it was said on the news, have you seen it?! damn i woke up in the morning but i didn't see it. so, how was it? did you see the full eclipse? i saw it on the news coverage in CNN that people in your country where watching it.
@happyness3 (394)
• United States
21 Jul 09
I don't think that i will see the solar eclipse as the sun has already set where I live. I am not a religious person, and I don't think that there is any impending doom with this. Just another act of nature. I think it is interesting however tht people think it could mean the end of the world. I guess we will find out in the morning when we all wake up!
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Where are you located by the way? i agree that this is not a warning of doomsday date because this has been happening even before man before become evolve.it is part celestial phenomena similar to act of nature. some religious don't believe in it because we are still a younger race.2 people like this
@happyness3 (394)
• United States
21 Jul 09
I didn't even know about it until today. I am assuming that it hasn't happened yet, and the sun has already set where I live, so I guess I won't see it. I don't think that there will be any impending doom however.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
these are the duration time during solar eclipse; China CCT(7:58am - 1:12pm), Japan JST(8:58am - 2:12pm) and finally, US UST(7:58pm - 1:12am). i don't believe eclipse gives warning on doomsday date. it just a phenomenon..2 people like this
@heartbeats1010 (206)
• India
21 Jul 09
ya getting ready to witness the solar eclipse.Such a complete solar eclipse is not gonna occur for the nest 123 years or so. so we all must make efforts to see this. please do make correct measures. please reffer to the do's and dont's.
all the best! it starts at 6;21 IST
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
damn! i was awake around 5 am this morning but i wasn't able to see the full eclipse, how stupid.actually, i didn't remember until i saw it one TV;CNN. it was too damn late. do's and don't's , ah, ok. have you seen it? i won't be around after 123 years unless i become immortal.
i was awake around 5 am this morning but i wasn't able to see the full eclipse, how stupid.actually, i didn't remember until i saw it one TV;CNN. it was too damn late. do's and don't's , ah, ok. have you seen it? i won't be around after 123 years unless i become immortal.
@cabz360 (41)
• United States
21 Jul 09
I don't believe that there is any co-relations with solar eclipse with any religous matters or spirituality. It just a natural occurence that could just happen anytime. I remember when I was just about 5 years old (about 15 years ago)...we had a solar eclipse here in the Philippines...and it was fascinating being able to see the sun covered by the moon...you can actually see both the sun and moon in one place by using film strips or darkly tinted sunglasses...it would be great to witness that moment again...but they said that the next time it would happen wouldn't be anytime soon but be a long long long time from now...
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
well, those religious ones from before at least thousands of years ago, they did made a co-relation to this one, that was their beliefs.Wow, i was grade 5 back then, maybe i wasn't aware since i got so busy with school. i did just use shades but it was too bright to see.
those religious ones from before at least thousands of years ago, they did made a co-relation to this one, that was their beliefs.Wow, i was grade 5 back then, maybe i wasn't aware since i got so busy with school. i did just use shades but it was too bright to see.
@jillmalitz (5131)
• United States
21 Jul 09
I think it would be interesting to see. I've seen a couple. I have known people whose family believed in different things about them. One family said that a pregnant woman should not go outside during one. I have read about different religions and tribes who have rituals during this time. For me it is just the earth and sun or moon getting in each other's way.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
Wow, guess this one isn't something that's excited to you anymore cause you have seen it so many times. i saw that article in the internet where in the India beliefs that a Pregnant should not go outside and should not at all cost give birth on that specific day. i agree it's just covering up the sun. no wonder it was too cold this morning
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, guess this one isn't something that's excited to you anymore cause you have seen it so many times. i saw that article in the internet where in the India beliefs that a Pregnant should not go outside and should not at all cost give birth on that specific day. i agree it's just covering up the sun. no wonder it was too cold this morning.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
22 Jul 09
I was not aware we were due for an eclipse. Lunar eclipses seem to happen often enough but I have not heard of a solar eclipse occurring for over 20 years! The last time I was a teenager and it was during the school day and it was a pretty big deal to everyone.
@Nobody4me (165)
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20 Aug 09
I didn't know there was a Solar Eclypse..i bet it's gone now. and won't be much around after a hundred years. i have no idea, must be busy during those times.i'll never see again.
