What should I expect?

Many who have witnessed a total eclipse describe it as the most breathtaking natural phenomenon they’ve ever seen. It begins with the Moon slowly passing in front of the Sun, gradually obscuring its bright light. As the eclipse progresses, the surroundings take on a surreal hue, and shadows become sharper and more pronounced. As the Moon covers more of the Sun, only a thin crescent of light remains, casting an unusual dimness as daylight starts to fade. During this phase, you might notice rippling “shadow bands” on the ground. Then, comes “totality” – the Moon aligns perfectly with the Sun, revealing the solar corona, a delicate halo surrounding the dark silhouette of the Moon. The moment of totality is magical, with a sudden drop in temperature and birds returning to their nests, tricked by the premature darkness. It’s an experience of standing in an eerie twilight, enveloped by a glowing “sunset” on all horizons. As totality ends, the sequence reverses: daylight gradually returns, the crescent of the Sun reappears, and the world resumes its normal rhythm.