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Photos: Partial Solar Eclipse Seen From Bermuda
On Monday [April 8], Bermuda saw a partial view of a solar eclipse, affording the island a glimpse of what it looks like when the moon passes between the sun and the earth. You can view all our past coverage of solar eclipses by clicking here. Related Stories Partial Solar Eclipse Seen From Bermuda Bermuda To See Partial Solar Eclipse Today Video:... Read more of this article
Video: SpaceX Launch Visible From Bermuda
A SpaceX launch that took place over the weekend from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was spotted in Bermuda, with photos and video captured of the spectacular sight. The SpaceX website said, “On Saturday, September 24 at 7:32 p.m. ET, SpaceX launched 52 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 [SLC-40]... Read more of this article
Photos: First Full Moon Of 2021 During Storm
While it may have been somewhat overshadowed by the high winds, the first full moon of the year lit up the sky last night [Jan 28] in the midst of the winter storm. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, January’s full moon is often referred to as the “wolf moon” as a reference to wolves that used to howl at night around this... Read more of this article
Partial Solar Eclipse Seen From Bermuda
This afternoon [Aug 21], Bermuda saw a partial view of the solar eclipse, affording the island a glimpse of what it looks like when the moon slides between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow below. While the total phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Bermuda, it was observed as a partial solar eclipse. Although total solar eclipses... Read more of this article
First Full Moon On Christmas Since 1977
As Santa made his way across the world he was helped by the light of a full moon early this morning [Dec 25], which is actually the first full moon to fall on Christmas Day since 1977, and according to astronomers there will not be another full moon on Christmas Day until 2034. EarthSky report, “The December 25, 2015 full moon is the Western... Read more of this article
Photos: Lightning Bolts & Clouds In The East End
Bolts of lightning could be seen over parts of Bermuda this evening [Oct 13], with these photos captured off the east end of the island at around 9.30pm this evening. The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory which is valid through Wednesday, with their forecast for this evening saying, “possible thunder will prevail as a weak... Read more of this article
Photos: Calm Sunset Caps Off Hectic Weekend
After a week of storms and restoration work — with the island having the unique misfortune to be hit by two storms back to back — the sunset glowed a deep red as it fell behind the horizon tonight [Oct 19], with the island returning to the beauty we are known for. A low lying mass of cloud could not stop the show as the sun peeked through,... Read more of this article
Photos: Lunar Eclipse Graces Bermuda Sky
Sky gazers were treated to a relatively rare sight overnight, with a so-called “blood moon” – the result of a total lunar eclipse – gracing the sky. Occurring only twice this year, the eclipse takes its inventive name from the fact that the moon appears to take on a reddish hue as it passes through the Earth’s shadow, called... Read more of this article
Photos: Lightning Bolts, Clouds In The East End
For those that were up to witness it, last night [Apr 26] the sky was alive with a display of lightning that lasted until the early hours of this morning, with these photos captured off the east end of the island at approximately 3am. The clarity of the lightning display depended greatly on one’s vantage point resulting in seeing the actual lightning... Read more of this article
Photos: NASA Images Of Bermuda From Space
Bermuda is a photographic place no matter your vantage point, but the incredible pictures of the island taken from space by various NASA craft rank as some of the most unique that you’ll ever see. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA] is the American agency responsible for that nation’s space program and aerospace research. Perhaps... Read more of this article
Photos: Solar Eclipse During Morning Sunrise
A partial solar eclipse passed across the skies this morning [Nov 3], offering Bermudians and those around the world a chance to see the rare solar phenomenon. According to USA Today: “This eclipse was a rare ‘hybrid’ eclipse, in which some parts of the Earth see an “annular” eclipse [where the moon does not completely... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Lights & Clouds Of Evening Sunset
As the sun set this evening [Oct 17] the sky lit up with a blend of bright colours reflecting off the cloud formations. Hues of orange, red and yellow intertwined with the darker shades of the clouds to paint a temporary piece of art for those who witnessed it. Related Stories Photos: First Full Moon Of 2021 During Storm First Full Moon On Christmas... Read more of this article
