THE PHENOMENON

on the other side of the MOON in relation to the SUN, two zones can be distinguished:

• An UMBRA ZONE where it is fast completely dark, because a big part of the surface of the SUN is hidden: the ECLIPSE is ANNULAR.
  This zone is in the form of a tapering cone and it is the tip of this cone that will sweep across land.

• A PENUMBRA ZONE where part of the SUN remains visible and where the ECLIPSE is only PARTIAL.
  The rest of the country will be in this area.

The CORONA, this luminous outer atmosphere around the MOON, can only be observed when the entire lunar disc partially covers the SUN.
This is why ANNULAR ECLIPSES OF THE SUN are rare and much sought-after phenomena.

The ANNULAR ECLIPSE has now begun. The entire horizon may take on an orange or claret colour, similar to the colour of the sky after a sunset.
Stars and bright planets may be visible during an annular eclipse.
The sun's corona may now be clearly visible. When the SUN is at the height of its activity the corona can appear as a broad ring.

The sky darkens considerably and plants and animals react to the increase in darkness.
Some flowers may close. Animals may behave as they do when night falls.
As the light fades more rapidly, the surroundings may start to look metallic-grey and shadows become better defined.
The temperature can also fall by several degrees.