Year: 1875

western cities of St. Paul, Mimi. Jefferson No, and
Shreveport La Further than these cities the |
eclipse not visible inasmuch 1t had terminated
before the sun yet that line. Our western
neghbors, however have much to be envious
OF us, for very persons in the Atlantic States |
witnessed the occurrence any OF its stages
owing to the clouded state of the atmosphere
AS morning dawned New York city and its
vicinity the lost heart for entire sky
overcast and groups OF lazy clouds strolled over
che east


SHUTTING SUN


and affording but gloomy prospect of success in
the observations Little caring what elemental strife
gong upon this earth of ours, the moon
pursued her course around us, and shortly before
SUNRISE the instant long since predicted into
apparent collision with the upper western
edge Of the In part OF the
United States this occurrence observed
The lunar orb continued to push her way eastward
cutting of momentarily more and more of the suns
face Al hftysix minutes past FIVE O'Clock the
the metropolis partly eclpsed but the event
in consequence of the haze II hoped for
while that the mist would be dissolved before twenty
minutes past six the most important period OF tho
eclipse Even in this the scientists disappointed
for tho gloomy veil of mist in the remained mpen
erab throughout the entire the rounded
and pchy face of the encroached further on the





the twilight resembled rapid approach Of night The
gloom which overhung tho heavens seemed preterna-
tural and dismal bearing slight resemblance that
ghosty glare which prevails during certain thunder
storms.


THE MooS's SHADOW


had already struck the earth sweeping rapidly
over it At twenty minutes past six the moon stood
directly between the earth and the obscured
his light except small strip around the edge, which
nh
ono in all annular eclipses, and was eagerly
awaited by the observers II unfortunately lost
sight Of Two three minutes later, according
to the Observers location, tho ring of light rup
tured and the began roll away again from be-
fore the sum- unfolding more and moro of his rays
view until at length the fiery orb bazcd forth in his
glory again If nothing had marrcd his powers
Tho closing stage of the eclipse then passed For
the benefit of scholars who may not have to the
Nautical Almanac we renser the epochs of the event.
which published in tho HERALD Of the 22d inst,
with the track of the lunar shadow The epochs are
expressed in the mean solar time OF Boston,
Sun eclipsed Observation-Disclosures. SO o A NJ
Formation of the ring........... 20 q A NJ
Apparent conjunction. ............ 2l % A. NJ
Nearest approach of centres II 81 A. NJ.
Rupture i 20. OF Inc rng ng..'.'..'......... 20 95 NJ
Magnitude OF tho eclipse sunrise. .......... 1908
Magnitude of the eclipse at nearest approach 951
The swim transition from tho darkest to the final
moments of the occurrence pleasant and cheer
ing, despite the dull weather Persons who knew
nothing Of the celestial wonder manifested surprise
at the sudden change from Eght to gloom
and again to brightness Numbers of amateur
got up before the TO witness his temporary
observation Well might they regrcat their dsappont
ment for there will be only moro pse approach
ing totality within the nineteenth century The ap-
pended accounts Of the observations attempted else
where with series of parallel telescopes show that
New York scientists not alone in their disappont


THE ECLIPSE IN PHILADELPHIA


The eclipse was invisible at this point this morning.
Dnring its continuance and for some time alter,
heavy fog prevailed obscurng the heavens that tho
sun could scarcely be The wind blowing
from the northeast the temperature being hfty-four
degrees and the air laden with moisture


/ WASHINGTON


tho eclipse failure. Tho air chilly and hazy,
being fled with mist making tho early morning
Hall had made arrangements to take OBJ
nSa 4ossar 9fesa Holden 9S wh the
seeker but their observations were wholly unsatisac
tory owing to tho mist and clouds which obsructed
| the Later in the morning the sun emerged from
the clouds disspatng the mist and making the day in
| tensely warm.


The solar eclipse observable because OF clouds
at six O'Clock; thin eaden veil obscured the sky;
sharp, cold wind blew from southwest; thermometer
A. At half.past six O'Clock the mercury had fallen
degree half hour later it recovered 10 Al where
remained till nine when brisk shower OF rain fell
continuing fifteen minutes AT halfpast nine o'clock
the mercury reached the lowest point Of the mornng
the wind died away at ten o'clock; sunshine; rain


AMATEURS DISAPPOINTED AT SARATOGA
Quite party assembled on the roof Of the centre
tower of the United States Hotel the eclipse but
flying clouds moving up from the South obscured all
sight of the There was beautiful sight in tho
northeast looking like a of gold spread out there
apparently coming from reflection of the sun
glancing IN that direction from behind the clouds
| SYRACUSE,
where the phenomenon fvisibe would have appeared
TO the best advantage the thermometer falling
sunrise, the wind blowing southward and the sky
drizzlng fell at intervals The efforts to catch
glimpse OF the sun were unsuccessful
BOSTON AND cHARIBsrowN


the eclipse rendered invisible by the clouds,
which entirely covered the sky the great disappon
ment Of hundreds of amateur scientists During the
night tho wind had veeTed to the eastward, and at
about half an hour before sunrise light rain COM
menced falling and continued until half past seven,
and the weather then cleared just too late for ooserva
tions.


THE SCENE IN THE GRANITE STATE


The predictions OF the solar eclipse showed that the
could be witnessed In portions OF New Hampshire
under highly favorable circumstances In Manchester,
however where Professor Alexander and several
! tinc gentlemen from Princeton N j., had assembled
for the purpose OF taking observations, similar statc
of weather rendered their efforts abortve They re-
turned To Jersey In the afternoon


ASTRONOMERS ALBANY.


Upon a hill at the northern extremity OF this city
stands an observatory, filed with astronomical appa
ratus and all that pertains 70 thorough investigation
Of tho movements Of the heavenly bodies
amcnted General MITCHELL and then was the scene
OF earnest work In the fields of science But OF late
very little has been done IN the way OF observation and
the building and its surroundings have appearance
quito forlorn. Recently station Of the United States
Signal Service has been established in Albany, and
does we'll It's share OF the work in collecting and
ranging in tabular form every twentyfour hours
statement Of the weather In the principal cities Of the
country. From the reports on Tuesday the officials
learned that there was not cloud within 400 miles.
From every direction the report Clear" and all
day long tho barometer had been rising
A SHARP LOOKOUT


Accordingly Mr.. j. r Featherstonhaugh, the astron-
In charge Of the observatory made every prepa
ration 70 akesobservations OF the SUMS eclipse At
eight O'Clock last evening the sky cloudcss and
weather clear and AT nine p NJ the reports told us
that for 900 miles around this station the condi
ton prevailed Shortly after clouds rolling
up from the east At eleven o'clock the barometer