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Editorial
February 11, 1831
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Constitutional Whig editorial announces a major solar eclipse on Saturday next (February 12, 1831), starting before 11 AM, lasting three hours, with maximum obscuration at 11:45 AM when stars are visible. It describes animal behaviors, warns against direct sun gazing, recommends smoked glass for viewing, and hopes for clear weather.
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The Constitutional Whig.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEB. 9. 1831.
We suppose we need not remind the reader that on Saturday next is a great eclipse of the Sun. It will commence a little before 11 o'clock A. M. and last for about three hours: the greatest obscuration will be a quarter before 12 o'clock, when as in 1811, stars will be visible to the naked eye. The observant will see the chickens go to roost, and the herds act as if the night had arrived.
If the day is fair, this great phenomenon will attract the gaze of millions at the same instant. We caution those who have not witnessed a similar prodigy, against looking at the Sun with the naked eye, which is always injurious and sometimes dangerous. A piece of window glass smoked, is the thing you see through that, the body of the Sun perfectly, while the rays of light are intercepted. We add our intercessions, for a clear day.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEB. 9. 1831.
We suppose we need not remind the reader that on Saturday next is a great eclipse of the Sun. It will commence a little before 11 o'clock A. M. and last for about three hours: the greatest obscuration will be a quarter before 12 o'clock, when as in 1811, stars will be visible to the naked eye. The observant will see the chickens go to roost, and the herds act as if the night had arrived.
If the day is fair, this great phenomenon will attract the gaze of millions at the same instant. We caution those who have not witnessed a similar prodigy, against looking at the Sun with the naked eye, which is always injurious and sometimes dangerous. A piece of window glass smoked, is the thing you see through that, the body of the Sun perfectly, while the rays of light are intercepted. We add our intercessions, for a clear day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Science Or Medicine
What keywords are associated?
Solar Eclipse
1831 Eclipse
Eclipse Viewing
Safety Precautions
Astronomical Phenomenon
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Announcement Of Solar Eclipse On Saturday Next
Stance / Tone
Informational And Cautionary
Key Arguments
Eclipse Commences Before 11 Am And Lasts Three Hours
Greatest Obscuration At Quarter Before 12 O'clock With Stars Visible
Chickens Go To Roost And Herds Act As If Night
Caution Against Looking At Sun With Naked Eye
Use Smoked Window Glass To View Safely
Intercessions For A Clear Day