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It seems annular solar eclipse can be observed in Japan next month!  So, I found a related article about this topic for today.

On the 21^st of May, we will be observing annular solar eclipse for the first time in the last 25 years, and there are many unique service available to make the most of this opportunity.

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 (this is a picture of partial solar eclipse in 2009.)

According to the article, an airline company offers a flight service to see the annular solar eclipse on board, so that you can observe the phenomenon even if it will be raining on the ground.  This around 3 hour long service is available from Haneda airport, and costs 72 thousand to 78 thousand yen per 2 people (equivalent to US$890-960).  So, it is not very reasonable, but all window side seats were already sold out.

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Wow, sounds very popular, isn’t it～?(・。・) But it’s the first time in the last 25 years, so I understand☆

In case of typhoon, which is very rare by this time of year, there can be thick cloud at an altitude of 10,000m and above; however, apart from such a condition, annular solar eclipse should be able to be observed for almost 100% with the flight service.  It seems this service is very popular for couples, and a couple who will have their golden wedding anniversary this year or a couple with a guy, who is planning to make a marriage proposal, may be lucky enough to be invited for this flight service (＾v＾)

Ah, how romantic is that! (＾u＾)  Now, I’m very much looking forward to May!

How was today’s article?

Please let me know about your eclipse experience story (^m^)

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