Dutifully the moon inched forward on the sun, swallowing up more and more. All attention went to the event unfolding and deck space became a premium. 2600 people with eclipse glasses, frozen in their gaze to the firmament. A quick last maneuver of the ship to avoid some light fluffy clouds. Totality is approaching.
Someone thinks they see shadow bands maybe, perhaps, who knows.
No approaching shadow seen, an entry diamond ring and engulfment. The ship has been enveloped in the moon s shadow. The ambience of the eclipse touches all the senses. The senses are taken aback. All eclipses are unique and this one did not disappoint.