On March 29, 2025, numerous visitors experienced a fascinating natural a fascinating natural spectacle at the Waldbröl Observatory: the partial solar eclipse. partial solar eclipse. In glorious weather, the rare event could be could be watched safely and impressively. From 10:30 a.m., guests were able to various telescopes with special solar filters through which they could directly through which they could observe the event directly. In addition, special solar eclipse glasses were distributed, enabling everyone to view the to experience the celestial phenomenon safely even without a telescope. For the particularly creative observers, there was even the opportunity to follow the event with simple means – for example with a pasta sieve that could be used as an improvised improvised “projection device”. This meant that even those who did not special equipment were able to discover the partial solar eclipse in an exciting way. in an exciting way.
The peak of the eclipse was at 12:12, when the moon covered about covered about 20% of the sun. The Waldbröl Observatory would like to thank to all visitors for their interest and looks forward to continuing to share future extraordinary celestial events together with the public. together with the public.
Pictures: Günter Dombrowski. Text: Patrick Staden
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