Baily and his beads
Apr 15, 2020
2 minutes
• DAVID ELLYARD is the author of Who
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, which occurs when the Moon passes in front of it as seen from the Earth, is a very special event. Enthusiasts will travel thousands of kilometres to observe one. The spectacle is enhanced by the effect known as Baily’s Beads. As the eclipse nears totality, bright flashes of light come and go around the rim
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