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RE: Eclipse Dapples :: WTF is a "dapple"?

in #life7 years ago

So weird! I still can't seem to understand why the sunlight's rays would beam shadows with crescent moons on them. Do you know where to find a proper explanation of this?

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Basically it's a pinhole camera effect, but here's what info I could find on short notice.
https://www.quora.com/What-causes-crescent-shaped-shadows-during-solar-eclipse

Perfect! Now I see. Thank you. Also, FYI, this morning I posted an article honoring your photos, and article here. It's a Top #11 List, featuring Steemit's most creative thinkers. Thank you for inspiring me. :)