Solar Eclipse of August 2026

I know, I know. Posting a blog about solar eclipse that happened on August 12, 2026 in November is pretty late. But at least it's November same year.

Solar filters for my 250mm lens did not arrive, so I decided to instead use the same method I used for drawing solar spots: project the image of the Sun to a screen through an old tube. The focus could be better, but because of the low elevation and because of a very old focusing mechanism on the tube. My overall lack of needed skills is also a contributing factor.

In Poland we only saw the beginning of the eclipse, so my last photo is around 50% is reached and remaining eclipse is done by a tree and the horizon.

Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and I hope you can enjoy the photos.

it took me a while to realise it started

i like how aberration looks in these photos

did you think i will note the other bird?

and this is a tree, you can see it on the dark side too

There are three birds in the photos and no guitar solos.