Robin and Moon Shadows
Skywatcher David M. captured this view of crescent shadows cast on a robin by the annular solar eclipse of May 20, 2012 from Denver, Colo.
Als ich am Montag nach Fotos der ersten Sonnenfinsternis für die Amerikaner in 18 Jahren schaute, fand ich obige Aufnahme zuallererst und ziemlich gleichzeitig auch die Nachricht, dass Robin Gibb von den Bee Gees im Alter von nur 62 Jahren an seinem Krebsleiden verstorben ist, an eben diesem Sonntag, den 20. Mai.-
On Monday, when I was looking for some photos showing the first annular solar eclipse visible for Americans in 18 years, I found the photo showing the robin and moon shadows first, nearly at the same time I learned about Robin Gibb's much too early death at 62 after a long battle against cancer on the very same day of the eclipse.
And the globe stood still Sunday as the moon partially blocked the sun
Photo: Charles Medendorp/New Mexico
Not exactly flying rings around the moon as it was the moon passing between Earth and the sun, but I had to think of that old Bee Gees song...
Photo: Michael Underwood/near Lake City/Colorado
And sure these lyrics from another song came also into my mind
Down came the sun
The world has finally won
Boom goes the moon
We wonder why it happened so soon
The world has finally won
Boom goes the moon
We wonder why it happened so soon
RIP, Robin Gibb!
