| Appearance of Sun | Time (ex. 12:00 EST) | Outdoor Temperature (in ºC or ºF) | Sky Quality (include cloud cover, color, and brightness) | |
| Before Eclipse: | ||||
| First Contact(FC): | ||||
| FC +10 mins.:* | ||||
| FC +20 mins.: | ||||
| FC +30 mins.: | ||||
| FC +40 mins.: | ||||
| FC +50 mins.: | ||||
| FC +60 mins.: | ||||
| Last Contact: | ||||
| After Eclipse: |
* The length of the eclipse (i.e., the time between First Contact and Last Contact) will vary depending on where you live. The eclipse may not last a full hour in your area.
Reaction Log: |
Things to Record in Your Observation Journal
- Sketches showing the progression of the moon over the sun (in which direction does the moon move? How does the crescent change shape?)
- Temperature before, during, and after eclipse (10 min. intervals during eclipse)
- Any changes in the sky? Color, clouds, darkening, etc.
- What time is the moon first noticed on the sun?
- Estimate how much of the sun is covered at maximum, then compare it with the information table provided at http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html.
- Are there any sunspots on the image of the sun?
- Reaction: Is this what you thought it was going to be like? What are some descriptions you might use? (use lots of adjectives!)
